slipshod
UK: ˈslɪpʃɒd | US: ˈslɪpʃɑːd
adj. 1. (of work or performance) careless, hasty, or untidy.
adj. 2. (of footwear) loose or sloppy, as if worn without care.
slipshod = slip<slide loosely> + shod<wearing shoes>
- slip (from Old English slīpan, meaning "to slide or glide loosely")
- shod (past participle of shoe, meaning "wearing shoes")
Etymology Origin:
Originally coined in the 16th century, slipshod described shoes that were loosely worn or sloppy, implying neglect. Over time, the term expanded metaphorically to describe any careless or hasty work, mirroring the idea of something not properly fastened or attended to. The logic ties physical looseness (ill-fitting shoes) to abstract negligence.
The report was so slipshod that it contained numerous factual errors.
He walked in with slipshod shoes, the laces untied and dragging.
Slipshod construction led to the building’s collapse within a year.
Her slipshod approach to studying resulted in poor grades.
The artist refused to deliver slipshod work, even under tight deadlines.