shabby — worn out or threadbare; in poor condition
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: worn out or threadbare; in poor condition
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈʃæbi/
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
His shabby coat had frayed cuffs and missing buttons after years of use.
Shab be proud of his worn-out threads!
A shabby man, once crabby, finds joy with a friendly tabby
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🌳Etymology
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.
Breakdown
shab (scabby condition) + -y (adjective suffix meaning 'having the quality of') = shabby (worn out, in poor condition)
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📝Examples
“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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