Shoddy
Definition of Shoddy
Shod´dy | n. | 1. | A fibrous material obtained by "deviling," or tearing into fibers, refuse woolen goods, old stockings, rags, druggets, etc. See Mungo. | | 2. | Fluffy, fibrous waste from wool carding, worsted spinning, or weaving of woolens. | | 3. | A fabric of inferior quality made of, or containing a large amount of, shoddy. | | a. | 1. | Made wholly or in part of shoddy; containing shoddy; as, shoddy cloth; shoddy blankets; hence, colloquially, not genuine; sham; pretentious; as, shoddy aristocracy. | | 2. | of poor quality or inferior workmanship. | | 3. | visibly worn or damaged from use; shabby. |
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