shabby
[ˈʃæb.i]
Something that's shabby is old and worn out, often in an unattractive way.
When people talk about something being shabby, they usually mean it's fallen into disrepair or looks really bad. You might see a shabby old house with peeling paint and overgrown gardens. This word can also be used to describe someone's clothes if they're stained, faded, or just generally look like they've been worn too many times. In both cases, the idea is that something has lost its original quality or charm because of age, neglect, or hard use.
How common is "shabby"?
Word shabby is considered rare in modern English.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.
Definitions
adjective
Torn or worn; unkempt.
Example: They lived in a tiny apartment, with some old, shabby furniture.
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