"sloptimist" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: sloptimists [plural]
Etymology: Blend of slop + optimist. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|slop|optimist}} Blend of slop + optimist Head templates: {{en-noun}} sloptimist (plural sloptimists)
  1. (slang, derogatory) One who engages in sloptimism. Tags: derogatory, slang
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