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    shoddy
    /ˈʃɒdi/

    adjective

    noun

    • 1. an inferior quality yarn or fabric made from the shredded fibre of waste woollen cloth or clippings: "the production of shoddy and mattress stuffing"

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  2. The meaning of SHODDY is a reclaimed wool from materials that are not felted that is of better quality and longer staple than mungo. How to use shoddy in a sentence.

  3. SHODDY definition: 1. badly and carelessly made, using low quality materials: 2. showing little respect, thought, or…. Learn more.

  4. Shoddy definition: of poor quality or inferior workmanship. See examples of SHODDY used in a sentence.

  5. 1. a. Woolen yarn made partially or entirely from scraps or used clothing. b. Cloth made from or containing such yarn. 2. Something of inferior quality; a cheap imitation. [Earlier shoddy, worthless material, yarn made by shredding used woolen rags, perhaps from dialectal shoad, shode, loose fragments of ore on the ground indicating the ...

  6. Shoddy work or a shoddy product has been done or made carelessly or badly. I'm normally quick to complain about shoddy service. American customers no longer tolerate shoddy goods.

  7. Shoddy refers to poor materials or quality. Maybe you passed on buying a house because it leaned in an odd way and various and sundry parts were falling off. Sounds like both the materials and workmanship were shoddy.

  8. dishonest or unfair. Definition of shoddy adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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