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shoddy
[ shod-ee ]
adjective
- of poor quality or inferior workmanship:
a shoddy bookcase.
- intentionally rude or inconsiderate; shabby:
shoddy behavior.
noun
- a fibrous material obtained by shredding unfelted rags or waste. Compare mungo.
- anything inferior, especially a handmade item or manufactured product.
shoddy
/ ˈʃɒɪ /
adjective
- imitating something of better quality
- of poor quality; trashy
- made of shoddy material
noun
- a yarn or fabric made from wool waste or clippings
- anything of inferior quality that is designed to simulate superior quality
Derived Forms
- ˈǻ徱, adverb
- ˈǻ徱Ա, noun
Other Word Forms
- ǻd· adverb
- ǻd·Ա noun
- -ǻd adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of shoddy1
Word History and Origins
Origin of shoddy1
Example Sentences
In the meantime, the new administrators warn that the Kennedy Center is impoverished, that the facility has become shoddy and that some of its programming ill serves the American ideal.
We won’t make it if this kind of shoddy journalism continues.
Critics contended that Bieniemy didn’t call enough running plays, adequately compensate for a shoddy offensive line or simplify a complex scheme for his players.
They said the real reason prosecutors declined cases was because the police had done shoddy work or had insufficient evidence.
Meanwhile, the Dodgers offense struck for two early runs in the second inning with the help of shoddy Mets defense.
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