badly-shipped
|bad-ly-shipped|
B2
/ˈbædli-ʃɪpt/
poorly packaged
Etymology
Etymology Information
'badly-shipped' originates from the combination of 'badly,' meaning 'in a bad manner,' and 'shipped,' the past participle of 'ship,' meaning 'to send goods.'
Historical Evolution
'Badly-shipped' combines the adverb 'badly' with the verb 'ship,' forming a compound adjective to describe the condition of shipped goods.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'shipped in a bad manner,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describing an item that has been shipped in poor condition or with inadequate packaging.
The vase arrived badly-shipped, with several cracks.
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Last updated: 2025/05/18 18:51