shoddies

Variant of shoddy

shoddy definition

shoddy (s̸häd′ē)

noun pl. shoddies shod′·dies

    1. an inferior woolen yarn made from fibers taken from used fabrics and reprocessed
    2. cheap woolen cloth made from this
  2. anything of less worth or quality than it seems to have; esp., an inferior imitation

Etymology: 19th c. < ?

adjective shoddier -·dier, shoddiest -·di·est

    1. made of shoddy
    2. made of any cheap, inferior material
    3. poorly done or made
  2. counterfeit; sham shoddy gentility
  3. contemptible; mean; low a shoddy trick

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