shoddyism en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (US) audio
Etymology
From shoddy + -ism.
Meanings
- (colloquial, uncountable, usually) Shoddy quality or condition.
- (archaic, derogatory, slang, uncountable, usually) The condition of being a nouveau riche or social climber.
- (archaic, derogatory, slang, uncountable, usually) The practice of suppliers who profited from United States government contracts during the Civil War by supplying cheap, inferior goods.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| shoddyisms | Number=Plur | lexicographic |