shoddyite

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

shoddy +‎ -ite

Pronunciation[edit]

IPA^(key): /ˈʃɒdiˌaɪt/

Noun[edit]

shoddyite (plural shoddyites)

(archaic, slang, derogatory) A nouveau riche or social climber.
(archaic, slang, derogatory) A supplier who profited from United States government contracts during the Civil War by supplying cheap, inferior goods.

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