Slop coding
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Primary meaning
Producing low-quality software rapidly with excessive reliance on AI-generated code.
EXAMPLE“They used “Slop coding” to describe the situation in an informal conversation.”
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Slop coding is a term used in ai, coding, criticism contexts to describe producing low-quality software rapidly with excessive reliance on AI-generated code. It is most likely to appear in technology discussions, online commentary and workplace conversations. It may carry criticism, judgement or sensitive implications, so the audience and surrounding context matter.
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Current critical term linked to AI development. Primary editorial source: SmartCompany Work Trends — https://www.smartcompany.com.au/people-human-resources/smartcompany-work-trend-guide-2025-coffee-badging-quittok-9-9-6/. Imported from the July 2026 SlangCheck gap analysis; regional scores are editorial estimates, not live search-volume measurements.