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as in nonchalant
having or showing freedom from worries or troubles
plays the role of a slaphappy guy with a food truck who dispenses wisecracks and wit along with his sandwiches
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as in dazed
suffering from mental confusion
we were slaphappy with exhaustion after the nightlong train ride
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Recent Examples of slaphappy
By late in the afternoon, Stone and her team were slaphappy with overwork.
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Rachel Monroe, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2022
Drake appears to have commissioned TikTok-baiting choreography and then worked backwards from there, but the sound of the song is not in the slaphappy mode of Gen Z social media.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 4 May 2020
Having fitted his kit with old-fashioned calfskin heads, Starr’s sturdy, slaphappy drumming achieves a newfound warmth and depth.
—Jonathan Gould, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2019
This sunny spirit surely comes in handy when he is stuck in D.C., with nothing to do but tweet infuriating fantasias that may be an indication of delusions the slaphappy Dr. Jackson didn’t catch.
—Lynn Yaeger, Vogue, 21 Jan. 2018
Breaking things down with a simple pounding electro-pop rhythm laced with slaphappy synths, the track is a festive anthem for women.
—Tamar Herman, Billboard, 11 Aug. 2017
Indeed, George Antrobus himself is a slaphappy inventor.
—Cynthia Zarin, The New Yorker, 12 Mar. 2017
Rachel Monroe, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2022
Drake appears to have commissioned TikTok-baiting choreography and then worked backwards from there, but the sound of the song is not in the slaphappy mode of Gen Z social media.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 4 May 2020
Having fitted his kit with old-fashioned calfskin heads, Starr’s sturdy, slaphappy drumming achieves a newfound warmth and depth.
—Jonathan Gould, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2019
This sunny spirit surely comes in handy when he is stuck in D.C., with nothing to do but tweet infuriating fantasias that may be an indication of delusions the slaphappy Dr. Jackson didn’t catch.
—Lynn Yaeger, Vogue, 21 Jan. 2018
Breaking things down with a simple pounding electro-pop rhythm laced with slaphappy synths, the track is a festive anthem for women.
—Tamar Herman, Billboard, 11 Aug. 2017
Indeed, George Antrobus himself is a slaphappy inventor.
—Cynthia Zarin, The New Yorker, 12 Mar. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slaphappy
Adjective
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On vacation, Nicola Peltz styled hers in a breezy, nonchalant way, with a black tank and yellow paisley-print skirt.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
23 July 2025
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The collection’s journey touched down in Argentina, the Scottish Highlands, as well as New Zealand and Australia, home of its merino wool, for a refined traveler’s wardrobe crafted from top-notch fabrications exuding nonchalant sophistication.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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At some point, Kevin, dazed but not incapacitated, got on the line with a dispatcher.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 July 2025
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In footage shared by local media, he was seen bloodied, dazed and clutching his mobile phone.—
Diaa Hadid,
NPR,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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But his support for Trump hasn't always been carefree.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
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Supergirl, the cousin of Superman, is younger, edgier and more carefree.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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In an Instagram reel, what started as a serene cuddle session between a dog and its owner quickly became a funny surprise, leaving viewers both laughing and tearing up at the canine's bewildered reaction.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 July 2025
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Europe, broke and bewildered, will have a choice: follow suit or fade into irrelevance and bankruptcy.—
Rachel Marsden,
Hartford Courant,
27 July 2025
Adjective
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The trend took off earlier this summer and remained mostly lighthearted until now.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
30 July 2025
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That said, when Venus enters sentimental Cancer, the most tender and intuitive sign of the zodiac, the vibe shifts from lighthearted (Venus in Gemini) to deeply personal (Venus in Cancer).—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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The moment of truth arrived when Adams FaceTimed Phillips— initially confused and skeptical about her whereabouts.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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Ferguson said teammates are more confused than upset.—
Tim Graham,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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Others, such as Ohio University emeritus professor Richard Vedder, are unconcerned about Kent’s ties to the for-profit industry.—
Chris Quintana,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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Luis Enrique and his players will be unconcerned by any struggles against Bayern in the past.—
Darren Richman,
New York Times,
5 July 2025
Adjective
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Investigators do not suspect drugs or alcohol were involved but are looking into distracted driving as a factor in the crash.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
26 July 2025
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These systems detect behaviors like hard braking or distracted driving and provide real-time alerts.—
Gaurav Sharda,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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“Slaphappy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slaphappy. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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