The difference between Quick-and-dirty and Slipshod

When used as adjectives, quick-and-dirty means done or constructed in a hasty, approximate, temporarily adequate manner, but not exact, fully formed, or reliable for a long period of time, whereas slipshod means done poorly or too quickly.


Quick-and-dirty is also noun with the meaning: an inexpensive, inelegant eatery.

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  1. Quick-and-dirty as an adjective (idiomatic):

    Done or constructed in a hasty, approximate, temporarily adequate manner, but not exact, fully formed, or reliable for a long period of time.

    Examples:

    "I can do a quick-and-dirty market analysis in time for the meeting tomorrow."

  1. Quick-and-dirty as a noun (US, slang):

    An inexpensive, inelegant eatery; a greasy spoon.

  2. Quick-and-dirty as a noun (idiomatic):

    A quick, temporary fix, estimate, or the like.

    Examples:

    "The car broke down but we managed to do a quick-and-dirty and were back on the road in fifteen minutes."

  1. Slipshod as an adjective:

    Done poorly or too quickly; slapdash.

  2. Slipshod as an adjective (obsolete):

    Wearing slippers or similarly open shoes.

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