Tinpot (adjective)

Cheap, of low quality, flimsy, and lacking in durability or substance.

Origin:

From tin ("tin") + pot ("pot"), in reference to cheap tin containers used to store food and drink.

Examples:

1. The company was selling tinpot products, with poor quality materials and shoddy craftsmanship.
2. The car was a tinpot piece of junk, breaking down at the slightest bump and never starting when needed.
3. The leader was a tinpot dictator, with a fake aura of authority and a complete lack of respect for human rights.
4. The performance was a tinpot affair, with amateur actors and a makeshift stage that barely held together.
5. The organization was a tinpot outfit, with a vague mission statement and a lack of resources or expertise.