sloven
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noun \ˈslə-vən\Definition of SLOVEN
: one habitually negligent of neatness or cleanliness especially in personal appearance
See Examples of SLOVEN
- <she's a sloven and he's a neat freak—it's a wonder they are able to live together>
Origin of SLOVEN
Middle English sloveyn slut, rascal, perhaps from Middle Dutch slof negligent
First Known Use: 15th century
Rhymes with SLOVEN
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adjectiveDefinition of SLOVEN
: slovenly
Examples of SLOVEN
- <the lawyer's sloven appearance led me to question his professionalism>
First Known Use of SLOVEN
1815
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