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Meaning of slapdash

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

slapdash

Pronunciation:/ˈslæpdæʃ//ˈslæpdæʃ/

verb

Definitions

  1. To apply, or apply something to, in a hasty, careless, or rough manner; to roughcast.

    Example: to slapdash a wall

adjective

Definitions

  1. Produced or carried out hastily; haphazard; careless.

adverb

Definitions

  1. In a hasty or careless manner.

  2. Directly, right there; slap-bang.

    Example: Van Eyck signed his portrait of the Arnolfinis slapdash in the center of the painting.

  3. With a slap; all at once; slap.