Slipshod

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Slipshod [ SLIP-shod ]
 [ adjective ]
 MEANING :
 1. untidy or careless
2. slovenly
3. shabby in appearance
 USAGE EXAMPLE 1 :
 He was denied entry into the five star restaurant because of the slipshod way he was dressed.

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