Meaning & use

slopped

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Spilled or splashed carelessly, typically a liquid.

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Coffee slopped over the rim of the mug as she rushed out the door.

He slopped paint onto the floor while reaching for the ladder.

A note on using this word

Often implies a careless or hasty action rather than a controlled pour.

Words with a similar meaning

spilledsplashed

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