Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
Sloppy
English answer:
Slouching, with regard to posture.
Added to glossary by
Demi Ebrite
Dec 8, 2010 18:12
13 yrs ago
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English term
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Sloppy
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Physical Appearance
Context: Please stand upright, don't be sloppy!
How does it look to stand sloppy? Slouched, leaning back, or what?!
How does it look to stand sloppy? Slouched, leaning back, or what?!
Responses
| 4 +3 | Slouching |
Demi Ebrite
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| 4 +2 | not neat and organised |
Jenni Lukac (X)
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| 3 +1 | slapdash, etc |
Carol Gullidge
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| 4 | untidy |
Thayenga
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Change log
Dec 10, 2010 02:37: Demi Ebrite Created KOG entry
Responses
+3
10 mins
Selected
Slouching
The posture the author calls sloppy could mean inattentive, slouching, arms or legs akimbo, head moving; the person is not standing upright and still.
Peer comment(s):
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Sarah Bessioud
: Given the context, I think this is more about posture and slouching is a good synonym
4 mins
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Thank you, Jeux de Mots, the asker used the term 'slouched' in his question, so I chose it in affirmation.
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Stephanie Ezrol
: without more context all you can say is that sloppy is anything other than standing upright and still, or not moving around
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Thank you, Stephanie.
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Jack Dunwell
: Yes, don't slouch!
34 mins
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Thank you, fourth. I will try!
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thanks Demi, and all other answerers. The context is more on posture; tidiness is discussed in other points of this presentation tips material - excuse me for not giving the whole context upfront."
+2
2 mins
not neat and organised
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Note added at 5 mins (2010-12-08 18:17:40 GMT)
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The writer wants to say that the person's overall appearance is untidy and disorganised - he perhaps drags his feet, his shirt is not tucked in, he doesn't stand upright or generally maintain good posture. In English we often say that someone has "sloppy" habits.
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Note added at 5 mins (2010-12-08 18:17:40 GMT)
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The writer wants to say that the person's overall appearance is untidy and disorganised - he perhaps drags his feet, his shirt is not tucked in, he doesn't stand upright or generally maintain good posture. In English we often say that someone has "sloppy" habits.
Peer comment(s):
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Sheila Wilson
4 mins
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Thanks Sheila. There are so many ways to be sloppy!
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B D Finch
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Cheers and thanks, BD.
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+1
11 mins
Carol Gullidge
United Kingdom
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Related KudoZ points
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52
slapdash, etc
sloppiness isn't really just a posture (eg, slouching) but more of a whole attitude to life: lack of care and attention to detail, laziness about appearance, work, housework, etc.
Somebody who looks sloppy is unlikely to be a snappy dresser and care for their appearance or the impression they make on other people.
Unless of course we're talking about teenagers, in which case the sloppy look is probably highly cultivated (and coveted!)
Somebody who looks sloppy is unlikely to be a snappy dresser and care for their appearance or the impression they make on other people.
Unless of course we're talking about teenagers, in which case the sloppy look is probably highly cultivated (and coveted!)
11 hrs
untidy
Reflects the inability or unwilligness to keep things tidy and organized.
Discussion
The limitation was set so this question would be sent to ProZ members only, so it could save some emails since not all non-members are active.
I will take note of this for future question. Thanks Diana.