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Entry 6 senses · 2 variants Webster, 1913

Shoddy

/shäd'-ē/ · Shod·dy · IPA /ˈʃɑ.di/
01 n. A fibrous material obtained by “deviling,” or tearing into fibers, refuse woolen goods, old stockings, rags, druggets, etc. See Mungo.
  1. 1.
    A fibrous material obtained by “deviling,” or tearing into fibers, refuse woolen goods, old stockings, rags, druggets, etc. See Mungo. See: Mungo
  2. 2.
    Fluffy, fibrous waste from wool carding, worsted spinning, or weaving of woolens.
  3. 3.
    A fabric of inferior quality made of, or containing a large amount of, shoddy.
02 a. Made wholly or in part of shoddy; containing shoddy; as, shoddy cloth; shoddy blankets; hence, colloquially, not genuine; sham; pretentious…
  1. 1.
    Made wholly or in part of shoddy; containing shoddy; as, shoddy cloth; shoddy blankets; hence, colloquially, not genuine; sham; pretentious; as, shoddy aristocracy.
    “Shoddy inventions designed to bolster up a factitious pride.” — Compton Reade.
  2. 2.
    of poor quality or inferior workmanship.
  3. 3.
    visibly worn or damaged from use; shabby.