shoddily-made
|shod/di/ly-made|
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/ˈʃɑːdɪli meɪd/
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/ˈʃɒdɪli meɪd/
(shoddy)
poor quality
Etymology
Etymology Information
'shoddy' originates from English, specifically the word 'shoddy,' where 'shoddy' meant 'of poor quality.'
Historical Evolution
'shoddy' changed from the English word 'shoddy' and eventually became the modern English word 'shoddy.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'of poor quality,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
poorly constructed or manufactured; of inferior quality.
The shoddily-made chair broke after just a week of use.
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Last updated: 2025/01/19 03:11