Definition of shoddy
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a : 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
2a : inferior, imitative, or pretentious articles or matter
b : pretentious vulgarity
shoddy
adjectiveshoddier; shoddiest
Definition of shoddy (Entry 2 of 2)
1 : made wholly or partly of shoddy
2a : cheaply imitative : vulgarly pretentious
shoddy merchandise
b : hastily or poorly done : inferior shoddy workmanship
c : shabby, disreputable shoddy business deals
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The first known use of shoddy was in 1832
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