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   shoddy

   /ˈʃɒdi/

   adjective

   • 1. badly made or done: "we're not paying good money for shoddy goods" Similar poor-qualityinferiorsecond-ratethird-ratelow-gradecheapcheapjacktawdrytrashygimcrackjerry-builtcrudetinnyinformal:tackytattyjunkyropyduffrubbishrubbishygrottycarelessslapdashsloppyslipshodscrappyuntidymessyhastyhurriednegligentcursoryOpposite well madecareful
   • ▪ lacking moral principle; sordid: "a shoddy misuse of the honours system"

   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"

   Word Origin mid 19th century: of unknown origin.

   Derivatives

   • 1. shoddily adverb
   • 2. shoddiness noun

   Scrabble Points: 14

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