— shoddily , adv. — shoddiness , n.
/shod"ee/ , adj., shoddier, shoddiest , n. , pl. shoddies .
adj.
1. of poor quality or inferior workmanship: a shoddy bookcase.
2. intentionally rude or inconsiderate; shabby: shoddy behavior.
n.
3. a fibrous material obtained by shredding unfelted rags or waste. Cf. mungo .
4. anything inferior, esp. a handmade item or manufactured product.
[ 1825-35; orig. uncert. ]