shoddy
|shod/dy|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈʃɑː.di/
🇬🇧
/ˈʃɒd.i/
poor quality
Etymology
Etymology Information
'shoddy' originates from English, specifically the word 'shoddy,' where it referred to a type of recycled wool fabric.
Historical Evolution
'shoddy' changed from its original use as a term for recycled wool fabric to a general adjective for poor quality.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'recycled wool fabric,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'poor quality.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a fabric made from reclaimed wool, often of inferior quality.
The coat was made of shoddy, which wore out quickly.
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Adjective 1
of poor quality or inferior workmanship.
The shoddy construction of the building led to its collapse.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35