Meaning & Definition of word "Shoddy"

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    Shoddy

    /ˈʃɒdi/

    noun:

    • 1. Cheap, low-quality material or goods.
      • Example: The store was full of shoddy that nobody wanted to buy.

    adjective:

    • 1. Of poor quality; inferior or substandard.
      • Example: The contractor used shoddy materials to build the house, leading to numerous repairs.
    • 2. Characterized by a lack of attention to detail; carelessly made.
      • Example: The shoddy workmanship on the furniture was evident in its uneven joints.
    • 3. Disreputable or dishonorable in nature.
      • Example: He was criticized for his shoddy business practices that cheated customers.

    Etymology

    Originally used to describe a type of wool, shoddy became associated with poor quality.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    shoddy workmanship:

    Inferior quality in terms of labor or construction.

    shoddy deal:

    A transaction that is seen as unfair or of low quality.

    shoddy goods:

    Products that are poorly made and of low quality.

    Related Words

    junk:

    Trash or worthless items.

    fake:

    Not genuine; to be a counterfeit or imitation.

    Slang Meanings of shoddy

    Meaning: Substandard quality.

    Example Sentence: This phone is so shoddy; it freezes all the time.

    Meaning: A person who cuts corners.

    Example Sentence: Don’t trust him; he’s known for being shoddy with his work.