Slapdash
Hi everyone. well, I know exactly what the word means but why, how "slap" and "dash" together becomes "carelessly"? knowing the meanings of both words individually it doesn't make sense to me. thank you.
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Dating from the late 1600s, slapdash is not a new word. Slap is a very fast forceful reaction, and so is " dash " which adds the tone of suddenness and force. Something that is done very quickly and forcefully without thought is unthinking and careless.
- Dating from the late 1600s, slapdash is not a new word.
- Slap is a very fast forceful reaction, and so is " dash " which adds the tone of suddenness and force.
- Something that is done very quickly and forcefully without thought is unthinking and careless.
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Dating from the late 1600s, slapdash is not a new word.
Slap is a very fast forceful reaction, and so is "dash" which adds the tone of suddenness and force. Something that is done very quickly and forcefully without thought is unthinking and careless.
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