nounπShareA low-grade cloth made from by-products of wool processing, or from recycled wool."The tailor used shoddy to make the lining of the coat, because it was much cheaper than using good quality wool. "materialindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareWorthless goods."The shoddy materials in the new jacket meant it wouldn't last long. "businesseconomyitemqualityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareVulgar pretence or sham."The politician's promises were a shoddy attempt to win votes. "appearancequalitystyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareOf poor quality or construction"Do not settle for shoddy knives if you are serious about cooking."qualitybusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπSharePretentious, sham, counterfeit"The antique store was full of shoddy reproductions pretending to be valuable artifacts. "qualityappearancecharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareAmbitious by reason of newly-acquired wealth; nouveau riche"The shoddy couple boasted about their new, expensive car, even though they had only recently inherited a fortune. "stylecharactersocietyattitudeappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
