shoddy
[ shod-ee ]
/ ˈʃɒd i /
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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run-down, shabby, inferior, shameful, poor, gaudy, plastic, base, common, makeshift, mean, junky, broken-down, cheap, cheesy, dilapidated, dingy, disgraceful, dishonorable, disreputable
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Origin of shoddy
First recorded in 1825–35; origin uncertain
Related forms
shod·di·ly, adverbshod·di·ness, nounhalf-shod·dy, adjectiveDictionary.com Unabridged
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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
shoddily, adverbshoddiness, nounWord Origin for shoddy
C19: of unknown origin
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