shabby — worn out or threadbare; in poor condition
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: worn out or threadbare; in poor condition
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈʃæbi/
Korean meaning: 낡고 해진, 초라한
Korean pronunciation: **샤**비
Example Sentences
- The millionaire wore a shabby tracksuit to fool the gold digger.
- My grandmother's shabby quilt turned out to be worth a fortune.
- The shabby hotel room had more character than the luxury suite.
shabby
ADJECTIVE//ˈʃæbi//
worn out or threadbare; in poor condition
A person sits wearing shabby clothes with holes and frayed edges
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A shabby man, once crabby, finds joy with a friendly tabby
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Origin
From the noun 'shab,' which referred to a skin disease or scabbiness in animals. The adjective 'shabby' developed in the 17th century to describe something affected by or resembling this condition, eventually extending to mean worn out or in poor condition.
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“The millionaire wore a shabby tracksuit to fool the gold digger.”
“My grandmother's shabby quilt turned out to be worth a fortune.”
“The shabby hotel room had more character than the luxury suite.”
“Don't judge people by their shabby appearance; they might surprise you.”
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