shoddy (**샤**디) — badly made or done; of poor quality
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: badly made or done; of poor quality
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈʃɑːdi/
Korean meaning: 조잡하게 만들어진; 품질이 떨어지는
Korean pronunciation: **샤**디
Example Sentences
- The shoddy phone case broke after just one drop on the carpet.
- His shoddy excuse for being late was that his alarm clock was scared of Monday mornings.
- The company's shoddy customer service resulted in many complaints.
shoddy
ADJECTIVE//ˈʃɑːdi//
badly made or done; of poor quality
A homeowner discovers their shoddy deck sagging under minimal weight
Shot too deep, house shoddy - poor quality keeps it wobbly!
This shoddy suit doesn't fit any body!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from 'shoddy' as a noun referring to reclaimed wool fiber of poor quality, used in the textile industry since the 1820s. The adjective form emerged from this industrial term, likely influenced by dialectal or colloquial usage.
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📝Examples
“The shoddy phone case broke after just one drop on the carpet.”
“His shoddy excuse for being late was that his alarm clock was scared of Monday mornings.”
“The company's shoddy customer service resulted in many complaints.”
“Don't buy furniture from that store - their shoddy products fall apart quickly.”
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