First Known Use: 1832
Dictionary
1shoddy
noun shod·dy \ˈshä-dē\
Definition of SHODDY
1
a : a reclaimed wool from materials that are not felted that is of better quality and longer staple than mungo b : a fabric often of inferior quality manufactured wholly or partly from reclaimed wool
2
a : inferior, imitative, or pretentious articles or matter b : pretentious vulgarity
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Origin of SHODDY
origin unknown
2shoddy
adjective
: poorly done or made
shod·di·ershod·di·est
Full Definition of SHODDY
1
: made wholly or partly of shoddy
2
a : cheaply imitative : vulgarly pretentious <shoddy merchandise> b : hastily or poorly done : inferior <shoddy workmanship> c : shabby, disreputable <shoddy business deals>
— shod·di·ly \ˈshä-də-lē\ adverb
— shod·di·ness \ˈshä-dē-nəs\ noun
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First Known Use of SHODDY
1847
Related to SHODDY
- Synonyms
- bad, bargain-basement, bum, cheapjack, cheesy, coarse, common, crappy [slang], cut-rate, el cheapo, execrable, gimcrack, inferior, junky, lousy, low-grade, low-rent, mediocre, miserable, poor, rotten, rubbishy, schlock (or schlocky also shlock or shlocky), second-rate, cheap, sleazy, terrible, trashy, trumpery, wretched
- Antonyms
- excellent, fine, first-class, first-rate, good, high-grade, superior, top-notch
SHODDILY Defined for Kids
shoddy
adjective shod·dy \ˈshä-dē\
shod·di·ershod·di·est
Definition of SHODDY for Kids
: poorly done or made <shoddy work>
— shod·di·ness \ˈshä-dē-nəs\ noun
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