What does the cryptic crossword clue "Make-up has run, being sloppy (8)" mean?

The definition is "sloppy". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SLAP (synonym="Make-up") + DASH (synonym="run,") = SLAPDASH; definition: "sloppy" The answer is Slapdash.

Make-up has run, being sloppy (8)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3068 | 15 Across | 2020-08-09 flower

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