As you grow older, a person goes through different stages of life and many educational institutions. In some, they simply look after him, while in others they try to teach skills. Depending on the results, the teacher may praise or call sloppy. Is it really insulting or is it okay? What is the meaning that the speaker usually puts into a sonorous, but such a strange word? To understand, it is necessary to study all the interpretations available to modern researchers.
From Tatars to nonsense
Philologists put forward the most unusual theories of origin. One of them is the evolution of the Tatar proper name:
The version is dubious, albeit funny. A more relevant option is education by analogy with other terms that existed at that time:
- go for a walk - an entertainment venue;
- disheveled - ragged.
And the original concept is called "gil". An outdated synonym for many unseemly phenomena, deciphered in several ways:
- confusion;
- nonsense;
- rampage;
- nonsense;
- troubles.
In this case, the connection with erratic behavior, stupidity and lack of responsibility for actions is obvious.
Escape from worries
The studied definition is considered colloquial. That is, it is impossible to see it in official documents, and in a business correspondence, this will turn out to be inappropriate. Although in labor relations the meaning of the word “sloppiness” plays a key role. Such an employee would never want to take a vacant post, because he:
- irresponsible;
- sloppy;
- negligent;
- open.
Dahl's dictionary pointed to features of appearance. A man unwashed, with disheveled hair, in wrinkled clothes. Also meant slowness and slowness. The indicated person was too lazy to even look after themselves, adhere to minimum social standards. Although today the emphasis has shifted and there has been a confusion with "loitering".
Russian interpretation
Unexpectedly, the term was used in a different capacity. In Russia, large businessmen were in guilds, which gave some advantages and made it possible to conduct business more successfully. But if the merchant regularly deceived his partners, weighed buyers and supplied low-quality goods, he was expelled. In the past, sloven is also a merchant deprived of a place in the organization. At the same time, puns and an indication of the apostate’s manner of doing business.
Modern communication
Remembering the concept will be useful. It is colorful, immediately cuts into memory and attracts attention. There is a clear negative connotation, but over the centuries, an insulting, swearing meaning has disappeared. You will be able to express your indignation and at the same time not really offend the interlocutor.