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  1. done or made in a hurry and without care. (Definition of slapdash from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Examples of slapdash. slapdash. Perhaps the slapdash quality of tweets makes them more reliable as historical documents. From Slate Magazine.

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  3. done or made in a hurry and without care. (Definition of slapdash from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Examples of slapdash. slapdash. A few isolated mistakes in such a wide-ranging compilation could be forgiven, but the large number included simply appears slapdash. From the Cambridge English Corpus.

  4. Jun 13, 2024 · slapdash (third-person singular simple present slapdashes, present participle slapdashing, simple past and past participle slapdashed) To apply, or apply something to, in a hasty, careless, or rough manner; to roughcast.

  5. done quickly and without being careful: Her work has been a bit slapdash recently. (Definition of slapdash from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

  6. There are nine meanings listed in OED's entry for the word slapdash, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. slapdash has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. plastering (late 1700s) painting (1880s)

  7. Definition of slapdash adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  8. When applied to an approach, work, or effort, it signifies a lack of thoroughness and a tendency to rush through tasks or activities, often resulting in a sloppy or haphazard outcome. A slapdash job, for instance, may involve cutting corners, neglecting essential steps, or producing work of lower quality due to a lack of diligence.

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