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shod·dy (shŏd́ē)

[Origin unknown.]

adjective: -di·er, -di·est. 

  1. Made of or containing inferior material.
    1. Of poor quality or craft.
    2. Rundown; shabby.
  3. Dishonest or reprehensible: shoddy business practices.
  4. Conspicuously and cheaply imitative.

noun: pl., -dies. 

    1. Woolen yarn made from scraps or used clothing, with some new wool added.
    2. Cloth made from or containing such yarn.
  2. Something of inferior quality; a cheap imitation.

derivatives

shod́di·ly
adverb
shod́di·ness
noun