rumsmässigt

Rumpsmässigt is a Swedish colloquial term that describes something done in a haphazard, careless, or disorganized manner. It implies a lack of planning, attention to detail, or proper method. The word is often used to express mild disapproval or amusement at the way a task has been carried out.

The origin of the word is not definitively known, but it is believed to be a combination of "rumpa" (buttocks) and "mässigt" (like a mess, or in a messy way). This etymology suggests a connection to a crude or unrefined execution. It conveys the idea of something being done without grace or skill, perhaps even as if one were sitting down and doing it with their posterior.

Rumpsmässigt can be applied to a wide range of situations. For example, a room that is cluttered and untidy might be described as rumpsmässigt decorated. A poorly organized project could be said to have been managed rumpsmässigt. Even a meal that is thrown together without care could be deemed rumpsmässigt prepared.

While generally used in informal contexts, the term effectively communicates a sense of disorder and lack of professionalism. It is a vivid and widely understood expression within Swedish everyday language.