Shoddyism
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Shoddyism is a noun meaning (colloquial) Shoddy quality or condition.
Meaning
(colloquial) Shoddy quality or condition.
More Meanings
- (archaic, slang, derogatory) The condition of being a nouveau riche or social climber.
- (archaic, slang, derogatory) The practice of suppliers who profited from United States government contracts during the Civil War by supplying cheap, inferior goods.
Word Forms
- shoddyisms
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include fail, botchwork, crud, sloppery, bodgery, dodginess.
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