What does SLOPS mean?

Parts of Speech: Noun, Verb

Definitions:

• Noun: (1) Food or liquid that is spilled or thrown away, (2) Loose-fitting clothing worn by sailors, (3) Low-quality or cheap alcohol.
• Verb: (1) To spill or throw away food or liquid, (2) To walk clumsily or with heavy steps.

Pronunciations:

• US: /slɑps/
• UK: /slɒps/

Origin and Usage: The word "slops" originated in the 16th century from the Middle Dutch word "slop", meaning a loose garment. In the 17th century, it was used to refer to the loose-fitting clothing worn by sailors. Later, it was used to describe the food or liquid that was spilled or thrown away. The verb form of "slops" meaning to spill or throw away food or liquid, came into use in the 19th century. The word is also used to describe low-quality or cheap alcohol.

Synonyms:

• Noun: Waste, refuse, garbage, swill, dregs, lees, sediment, residue, leftovers, castoffs, hand-me-downs, rags, tatters, slop chest.
• Verb: Spill, pour out, throw away, waste, discard, dump, jettison, chuck, ditch.

Related Words:

• Slips
• Sloop
• Slope
• Slept
• Sleek

Example Sentences:

• The cook threw the slops overboard.
• The sailors wore slops to stay comfortable in the heat.
• The bar served cheap slops that tasted terrible.
• He slopped his coffee all over