shoddyite

English

Etymology

From 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.