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be sloppy
[/bi ˈslɑːpi/]
verb phrase
ser desleixado
1.
to be careless, messy, or lacking precision in work or appearance
He was sloppy with his homework, full of spelling errors.
Ele foi desleixado com a lição de casa, cheio de erros de ortografia.
2.
to be untidy or unkempt in dress or hygiene
She refused to be sloppy about her appearance.
Ela se recusou a ser desleixada com sua aparência.
3.
to be emotionally or sentimentally excessive
Don't be sloppy with your emotions at work.
Não seja desleixado com suas emoções no trabalho.
NYC Slang
be a slob
Synonyms
be messy
be careless
be untidy
be negligent
Antonyms
be neat
be tidy
be precise
be meticulous
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
ser desleixado
most common usage
Brazil
ser bagunçado
colloquial, emphasizes messiness
Portugal
ser descuidado
common alternative in European Portuguese
Portugal
ser desalinhado
specifically for appearance
Related Idioms & Phrases
be a slob
not give a damn
let things slide
be all over the place
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