## What does it mean?
Slop refers to **liquid waste** or food that is messy and not neat. It can also mean to spill or splash.
## Etymology (where it comes from)
The word "slop" comes from the **Old English** word *sloppa*, meaning "to spill." It has roots in the **Germanic** languages.
## Historical origin
The term likely originated in **England** during the **Middle Ages**. It described messy liquids or waste.
## Earliest records
The earliest uses of "slop" can be found in **medieval texts** and writings about farming.
## Variants and usage by country
- **Slops** (plural, referring to messy food)
- **Sloppy** (adjective form)
- **Slop bucket** (container for waste)
## Related words
- **Slosh** (to splash)
- **Sloppy** (messy)
- **Slop-over** (to spill over)
- **Slop jar** (a container for waste)