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shoddy work

[/ˈʃɑːdi wɜːrk/]
noun
trabalho de má qualidade
1. Work that is poorly made, careless, or of inferior quality; work done without proper care or attention to detail
The contractor was criticized for the shoddy work on the house's foundation.
O empreiteiro foi criticado pelo trabalho de má qualidade na fundação da casa.
2. Dishonest or unethical work performed deliberately to cut corners or maximize profit
The repairs were shoddy work, and the car broke down a week later.
Os reparos eram trabalho ruim, e o carro quebrou uma semana depois.
NYC Slang
hack job; botched work
Synonyms
poor quality worksubstandard workinferior workcareless worknegligent workslipshod work
Antonyms
quality workexcellent workfine craftsmanshipmeticulous workprofessional work

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
trabalho de má qualidade; serviço mal feito
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
trabalho gambiarrado; serviço de gambiarra
Often uses 'gambiarra' (makeshift/improvised solution)
São Paulo
trabalho de péssima qualidade; serviço ruim
More formal business context
Portugal
trabalho mal feito; obra de má qualidade
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

to do a shoddy job
shoddy craftsmanship
cut corners
half-baked work
rush job
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