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shoddy

The correct spelling is shoddy.

How to pronounce shoddy

noun

IPA: /ʃɒdi/

Say it like: Sho-ddee

The correct spelling is shoddy. A low-grade cloth made from by-products of wool processing, or from recycled wool. For example: "Do not settle for shoddy knives if you are serious about cooking."

Usage Examples

Do not settle for shoddy knives if you are serious about cooking.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A low-grade cloth made from by-products of wool processing, or from recycled wool.
  2. 2.Worthless goods.
  3. 3.Vulgar pretence or sham.

adjective

  1. 1.Of poor quality or construction
  2. 2.Pretentious, sham, counterfeit
  3. 3.Ambitious by reason of newly-acquired wealth; nouveau riche

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