ramshackle — in a state of severe disrepair; extremely shabby and falling apart
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: in a state of severe disrepair; extremely shabby and falling apart
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈræmˌʃækəl/
Korean meaning: 심하게 낡고 무너져가는; 허름하고 엉성한
Korean pronunciation: 램-셰-클 (강세: 램)
Example Sentences
- My grandfather's ramshackle pickup truck makes more noise than a rock concert.
- The ramshackle bridge looked so unstable that even the fish swam around it.
- They lived in a ramshackle apartment where the walls were so thin you could hear the neighbors' thoughts.
ramshackle
ADJECTIVE//ˈræmˌʃækəl//
in a state of severe disrepair; extremely shabby and falling apart
Severely dilapidated and falling apart
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Tackle the ramshackle shed as old paint starts to crackle!
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Origin
From the verb 'ramshack' (to wreck or demolish), which is likely derived from the obsolete verb 'ransack' meaning to search thoroughly or plunder. The -le suffix was added to create an adjective form.
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“My grandfather's ramshackle pickup truck makes more noise than a rock concert.”
“The ramshackle bridge looked so unstable that even the fish swam around it.”
“They lived in a ramshackle apartment where the walls were so thin you could hear the neighbors' thoughts.”
“The ramshackle school building desperately needed renovation to ensure student safety.”
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