sloppy salute
Frequency: 5.03.4 per million words
a military salute performed incorrectly or carelessly
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Examples (10)
- The new recruit's sloppy salute drew the attention of the drill sergeant.
- He was reprimanded for his sloppy salute during the morning inspection.
- A sloppy salute can be seen as a sign of disrespect in the military.
- The officer noticed the sloppy salute and immediately corrected the soldier.
- After weeks of practice, his salute was no longer sloppy.
- He tried to cover up his sloppy salute with a nervous smile.
- The drill instructor emphasized the importance of a proper salute, not a sloppy one.
- Cadets are taught to avoid any sloppy salute that might be misinterpreted.
- His sloppy salute was a stark contrast to the crisp movements of the other soldiers.
- The commander was disappointed by the general's sloppy salute.