slapdash

adjective

ˈslap-ˈdash How to pronounce slapdash (audio)
Definition of slapdashnext
as in random
lacking a definite plan, purpose, or pattern the police department's investigation of the charges against the mayor was slapdash and not very thorough

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Recent Examples of slapdash Occasionally amusing but more slapdash than inventive, gamely performed but irredeemably sour, Stuart Fails to Save the Universe is a skippable addition to Chuck Lorre’s ever-expanding solar system of Big Bang Theory spinoffs. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2026 At the owner’s trial, several veterans described the boot camp as a slapdash operation that duped them with hollow promises of a good-paying career. — Andrew Ba Tran, Washington Post, 22 July 2026 The slapdash defending did, however, raise the debate over whether such matches should really ‘count’, in a statistical sense. — Sergio Gonzalez, New York Times, 19 July 2026 Mixing mulches can give your yard a slapdash appearance, but there are a few easy ways to overcome this problem. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for slapdash
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slapdash
  1. random
  2. scattered
  3. arbitrary
  4. haphazard
  5. erratic
Adjective
  • This horror movie mostly just smelled of fake fog from a community theater production and occasionally you were startled by random bursts of air, once again pulling you from the events on screen.
    — Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • One episode explores several years in the life of a random Jason variant who simply tries to build a life for himself in a quiet world.
    — Andrew Webster, The Verge, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of random
Adjective
  • The right words can turn scattered details into a workable plan.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The scattered rain on Tuesday morning was simply not widespread or heavy enough to provide meaningful relief for the ongoing fires or drought conditions.
    — Lauren Bostwick, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of scattered
Adjective
  • While some of the color contrasts do articulate planar shifts, such as the candy-stripe lips (red for upper, pink for lower), many of the touches are arbitrary splotches that neither bolster a shape nor set another off.
    — Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The choices of what to put in each episode — and when to cut from one timeline to another — have sometimes felt arbitrary, and have often disrupted the story’s overall flow.
    — Noel Murray, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of arbitrary
Adjective
  • However, industry leaders caution against haphazard AI adoption, emphasizing that strategic, disciplined implementation is crucial to avoid significant financial pitfalls.
    — Alison Coleman, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Communication with employees about the requirement to move to new offices has been haphazard, workers at six agencies said.
    — Chiara Eisner, NPR, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of haphazard
Adjective
  • Still, the closing play couldn’t erase an erratic and largely unproductive day for the Commanders’ offense.
    — Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The symptoms found in those with CTE include memory loss, mood swings, erratic behavioral actions and more.
    — Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of erratic

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“Slapdash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slapdash. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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