shoddyite

English

Etymology

shoddy +‎ -ite

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈʃɒdiˌaɪt/

Noun

shoddyite (plural shoddyites)

  1. (archaic, slang, derogatory) A nouveau riche or social climber.
  2. (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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