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

shod·di·ly, adverbshod·di·ness, nounhalf-shod·dy, adjective

Words nearby shoddy

shockley, shockproof, shockstall, shockumentary, shod, shoddy, shoe, shoe boil, shoe is on the other foot, the, shoe leather, shoebill

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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, noun

Word Origin for shoddy

C19: of unknown origin

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shoddy

adjective, shod·di·er, shod·di·est.

noun, plural shod·dies.

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adjective -dier or -diest

noun plural -dies

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