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slat⋅tern⋅ly

[slat-ern-lee]
–adjective
1. slovenly and untidy.
2. characteristic or suggestive of a slattern.
–adverb
3. in the manner of a slattern.

Origin:
1670–80; slattern + -ly


slat⋅tern⋅li⋅ness, noun
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slat·tern·ly   (slāt'ərn-lē)   
adj.  
  1. Characteristic of or befitting a slattern.

  2. Slovenly; untidy.

slat'tern·li·ness n.
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