shoddyite

noun — 2 senses

shoddyite

noun

/ˈʃɒdiˌaɪt/

Etymology From shoddy + -ite.

1

Archaic, Derogatory, Slang A nouveau riche or social climber.

2

Archaic, Derogatory, Slang A supplier who profited from United States government contracts during the Civil War by supplying cheap, inferior goods.

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