shoddy
[ shod-ee ]
/ ˈʃɒd i /
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adjective, shod·di·er, shod·di·est.
of poor quality or inferior workmanship: a shoddy bookcase.
intentionally rude or inconsiderate; shabby: shoddy behavior.
noun, plural shod·dies.
a fibrous material obtained by shredding unfelted rags or waste.Compare mungo.
anything inferior, especially a handmade item or manufactured product.
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Origin of shoddy
First recorded in 1825–35; origin uncertain
OTHER WORDS FROM shoddy
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British Dictionary definitions for shoddy
shoddy
/ (ˈʃɒdɪ) /
adjective -dier or -diest
imitating something of better quality
of poor quality; trashy
made of shoddy material
noun plural -dies
a yarn or fabric made from wool waste or clippings
anything of inferior quality that is designed to simulate superior quality
Derived forms of shoddy
shoddily, adverbshoddiness, nounWord Origin for shoddy
C19: of unknown origin
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