Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

slop-over

Noun

/ˈslɒpˌoʊ.vər/

Definition

An overflow or spill that occurs when a liquid or substance overwhelms its container.

Examples

After filling the bucket to the brim, there was a slop-over when I tried to carry it.
The soup had a slop-over as I stirred it too vigorously in the pot.

Meaning

Slop-over refers to the situation when a liquid, typically a viscous or thick substance, spills over the edges of its container due to being overfilled or due to agitation.