Shabby

adjective

/ˈʃæb.i/

Word Frequency: 1.6

Definitions

1.adjectiveTorn or worn; unkempt.

"They lived in a tiny apartment, with some old, shabby furniture."

2.adjectiveClothed with ragged, much worn, or soiled garments.

"The fellow arrived looking rather shabby after journeying so far."

3.adjectiveMean; paltry; despicable.

"shabby treatment"

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