The difference between Proper and Slapdash

When used as adverbs, proper means properly, whereas slapdash means in a hasty or careless manner.

When used as adjectives, proper means suited or acceptable to the purpose or circumstances, whereas slapdash means produced or carried out hastily.

Slapdash is also verb with the meaning: to apply, or apply something to, in a hasty, careless, or rough manner.

check bellow for the other definitions of Proper and Slapdash

  1. Proper as an adjective:

    Suitable. Suited or acceptable to the purpose or circumstances; fit, suitable. Following the established standards of behavior or manners; correct or decorous.

    Examples:

    "the proper time to plant potatoes"

    "a very proper young lady"

  2. Proper as an adjective:

    Possessed, related. Used to designate a particular person, place, or thing. Proper nouns are usually written with an initial capital letter. Pertaining exclusively to a specific thing or person; particular. In the strict sense; within the strict definition or core (of a specified place, taxonomic order, idea, etc). Belonging to oneself or itself; own. Portrayed in natural or usual coloration, as opposed to conventional tinctures. Being strictly part of some other (not necessarily explicitly mentioned, but of definitional importance) thing, and not being the thing itself. Eigen-; designating a function or value which is an eigenfunction or eigenvalue.

    Examples:

    "usex [[proper subset]] — [[proper ideal]]"

  3. Proper as an adjective:

    Accurate, strictly applied. Excellent, of high quality; such as the specific person or thing should ideally be. (Now often merged with later senses.) Attractive, elegant. In the very strictest sense of the word. Utter, complete.

    Examples:

    "Now that was a proper breakfast."

    "When I realized I was wearing my shirt inside out, I felt a proper fool."

  1. Proper as an adverb (UK, colloquial):

    properly; thoroughly; completely

  2. Proper as an adverb (nonstandard, colloquial):

    properly

  1. Slapdash as an adjective:

    Produced or carried out hastily; haphazard; careless.

  1. Slapdash as an adverb:

    In a hasty or careless manner.

  2. Slapdash as an adverb:

    Directly, right there; slap-bang.

    Examples:

    "Van Eyck signed his portrait of the Arnolfinis slapdash in the center of the painting."

  3. Slapdash as an adverb:

    With a slap; all at once; slap.

    Examples:

    "rfquotek Prior"

  1. Slapdash as a verb (colloquial):

    To apply, or apply something to, in a hasty, careless, or rough manner; to roughcast.

    Examples:

    "to slapdash mortar or paint on a wall"

    "to slapdash a wall"

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