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slop

slop

Slop (noun) means a thick, messy liquid or semi-liquid substance, or unappetizing food. Example: “The cafeteria served up some kind of gray slop for lunch.”

noun
1
A thick, messy liquid or semi-liquid substance, or unappetizing food.
"The cafeteria served up some kind of gray slop for lunch."
2
Worthless, mass-produced content, especially low-quality material generated by AI.
"His social feed is full of AI slop these days."
verb
1
To spill or splash liquid carelessly.
"She slopped coffee all over the counter."

How to use slop

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMessy liquid or low-quality mush — literally spilled goo, or (in modern slang) junk content, especially AI-generated junk.

Common pairings
slop over pig slop AI slop

Word forms

slopped past tense, slops plural, slops plural, slops plural, slops singular

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Etymology

From Old English roots referring to a loose outer garment, later shifting to describe sloppy, spilled substances.

Origin: Old English

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Frequently asked questions

What does “slop” mean?

The word “slop” means a thick, messy liquid or semi-liquid substance, or unappetizing food. In plain terms, messy liquid or low-quality mush — literally spilled goo, or (in modern slang) junk content, especially AI-generated junk.

How do you pronounce “slop”?

“Slop” is pronounced slop (/slɑp/ in IPA).

How do you use “slop” in a sentence?

Here is “slop” used in a sentence: “The cafeteria served up some kind of gray slop for lunch.”

What part of speech is “slop”?

Depending on how it is used, “slop” can be a noun and a verb.

Where does the word “slop” come from?

The word “slop” comes from Old English. From Old English roots referring to a loose outer garment, later shifting to describe sloppy, spilled substances.

How many meanings does “slop” have?

“Slop” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a thick, messy liquid or semi-liquid substance, or unappetizing food.

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