SHODDY | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Shoddy

Speech Type: Adjective

Etymology:

mid 19th century: of unknown origin

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈʃɒdi
Dialects: British English
Definition:

badly made or done

Short Definition:

badly made or done

Examples:
  • we're not paying good money for shoddy goods

Word: Shoddy

Speech Type: Noun

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈʃɒdi
Dialects: British English
Definition:

an inferior quality yarn or fabric made from the shredded fibre of waste woollen cloth or clippings

Short Definition:

inferior quality yarn or fabric made from shredded fibre of waste woollen cloth

Examples:
  • the production of shoddy and mattress stuffing

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