Shoddy Meaning and Definition
Shoddy
Pronunciation
/ˈʃoʊdi/
Part of Speech
Noun
Definition
A thing made or used hastily and carelessly, often of poor quality; trashy or inferior workmanship; lack of attention to detail.
Etymology
The word “Shoddy” originated from the name of Francis Shoddy, a British textile manufacturer who developed a method of recycling military clothing. Over time, the term “Shoddy” came to be used figuratively to describe anything hastily produced or of poor quality.
Usage Notes
The word “Shoddy” can be used to describe a wide range of things, from clothing to furniture to writing. It is often used to express disappointment or frustration with something that does not meet one’s expectations.
Cultural References
Shoddy is often used to describe the work of inexperienced or lazy writers, as seen in the phrase “Shoddy worksmanship” in George R. R. Martin’s book “A Dance with Dragons”.
Idiomatic Expressions or Phrases
- Doing shoddy worksmanship
- Shoddy excuse
- Shoddy craftsmanship
Related Words or Phrases
- Slapdash
- Haphazard
- Half-baked
- Flimsy
Collocations
- Shoddy construction
- Shoddy workmanship
- Shoddy material
Frequency of Use
The word “Shoddy” is not as commonly used as other words to describe poor quality, but it is still widely used in informal writing and conversation.
Common Misspellings
- Jherbera
- Zherbera