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shabby

adjective

mean and unworthy and despicable

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
S
Ends with
Y
Contains
HA
Scrabble score
16
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ˈʃæb.i

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. mean and unworthy and despicable

    “shabby treatment”

adjective

  1. showing signs of wear and tear

    “a ratty old overcoat”

In context

Example Sentences

shabby treatment
a ratty old overcoat
shabby furniture
an old house with dirty windows and tatty curtains

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