〜っぱなし

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V-ます(bỏ ます) ＋ っぱなし

Leaving a state as it is when it should have been dealt with (open, on, thrown away...), usually with a tone of reproach and often used in speech. It can also indicate a prolonged state (立ちっぱなし). Not used for deliberately leaving something as is for a good purpose (use 〜ておく).