shoddyite en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈʃɒdiˌaɪt/
Etymology
From shoddy + -ite.
Meanings
- (archaic, derogatory, slang) A nouveau riche or social climber.
- (archaic, derogatory, slang) A supplier who profited from United States government contracts during the Civil War by supplying cheap, inferior goods.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| shoddyites | Number=Plur | lexicographic |