Shoddy
adjective, shoddier, shoddiest.
1.
of poor quality or inferior workmanship:
a shoddy bookcase.
2.
intentionally rude or inconsiderate; shabby:
shoddy behavior.
noun, plural shoddies.
3.
a fibrous material obtained by shredding unfelted rags or waste.
Compare mungo.
4.
anything inferior, especially a handmade item or manufactured product.
adjective -dier, -diest
1.
imitating something of better quality
2.
of poor quality; trashy
3.
made of shoddy material
noun (pl) -dies
4.
a yarn or fabric made from wool waste or clippings
5.
anything of inferior quality that is designed to simulate superior quality
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