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Slovenly Definition & Meaning

slovenly
adjective
  1. negligent of neatness especially in dress and person; habitually dirty and unkempt; "filled the door with her frowzy bulk"; "frowzy white hair"; "slovenly appearance"

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What does slovenly mean?
negligent of neatness especially in dress and person; habitually dirty and unkempt; "filled the door with her frowzy bulk"; "frowzy white hair"; "slovenly appearance"
What part of speech is slovenly?
Slovenly is an adjective.

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