half-shoddy
i adjective
1.
of poor quality or inferior workmanship: a shoddy bookcase.
2.
intentionally rude or inconsiderate; shabby: shoddy behavior.
noun
3.
a fibrous material obtained by shredding unfelted rags or waste. Compare mungo.
4.
anything inferior, especially a handmade item or manufactured product.
Origin:
1825–35; origin uncertain
1825–35; origin uncertain
Related forms
shod·di·ly, adverb
shod·di·ness, noun
half-shod·dy, adjective
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shoddy (ˈʃɒdɪ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj , -dier, -diest | |
| 1. | imitating something of better quality |
| 2. | of poor quality; trashy |
| 3. | made of shoddy material |
| —n , -dier, -diest, -dies | |
| 4. | a yarn or fabric made from wool waste or clippings |
| 5. | anything of inferior quality that is designed to simulate superior quality |
| [C19: of unknown origin] | |
| 'shoddily | |
| —adv | |
| 'shoddiness | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
shoddy
1862, "having a delusive appearance of high quality," from earlier noun meaning "wool made of woolen waste, old rags, etc." (1832), of uncertain origin.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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