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.
check bellow for the other definitions of Quick-and-dirty and Slipshod
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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."
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Quick-and-dirty as a noun (US, slang):
An inexpensive, inelegant eatery; a greasy spoon.
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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."
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Slipshod as an adjective:
Done poorly or too quickly; slapdash.
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Slipshod as an adjective (obsolete):
Wearing slippers or similarly open shoes.