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shoddy

[ shod-ee ]

adjective

shoddier, shoddiest.
  1. of poor quality or inferior workmanship:

    a shoddy bookcase.

  2. intentionally rude or inconsiderate; shabby:

    shoddy behavior.



noun

plural shoddies.
  1. a fibrous material obtained by shredding unfelted rags or waste. Compare mungo.
  2. anything inferior, especially a handmade item or manufactured product.

shoddy

/ ˈʃɒ»åɪ /

adjective

  1. imitating something of better quality
  2. of poor quality; trashy
  3. made of shoddy material
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. a yarn or fabric made from wool waste or clippings
  2. anything of inferior quality that is designed to simulate superior quality
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈ²õ³ó´Ç»å»å¾±±ô²â, adverb
  • ˈ²õ³ó´Ç»å»å¾±²Ô±ð²õ²õ, noun
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

  • ²õ³ó´Ç»åd¾±Â·±ô²â adverb
  • ²õ³ó´Ç»åd¾±Â·²Ô±ð²õ²õ noun
  • ³ó²¹±ô´Ú-²õ³ó´Ç»åd²â adjective
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of shoddy1

First recorded in 1825–35; origin uncertain
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of shoddy1

C19: of unknown origin
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Example Sentences

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We won’t make it if this kind of shoddy journalism continues.

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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.

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They said the real reason prosecutors declined cases was because the police had done shoddy work or had insufficient evidence.

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Meanwhile, the Dodgers offense struck for two early runs in the second inning with the help of shoddy Mets defense.

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This may not be the night Carsley lost the England job but the shoddy show that so disappointed Wembley will do nothing to help him win it.

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