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shoddy

shod·dy [ shóddee ]


adjective  (comparative shod·di·er, superlative shod·di·est)
Definition:
 
1. poorly made: poorly or carelessly made or done

2. of inferior material: made from inferior material

3. dishonest: dishonest or disgraceful
shoddy treatment



noun  (plural shod·dies)
Definition:
 
1. cloth made with old wool: cloth made using a mixture of old unraveled woolen cloth and new wool

2. something inferior: something that is of inferior quality, especially if it is imitating something better

[Mid-19th century. Origin ?]

shod·di·ly adverb
shod·di·ness noun
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