Definition of Shabby
Shabby
shab·by
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
appearing to be dilapidated and poorly kept, in bad condition due to neglect or extensive/rough use;
e.g. The house appeared shabby, with a leaky roof and peeling walls due to its weathering many storms.
(adjective)
dressed in clothes that appear old, faded, or worn/threadbare;
e.g. The door was opened by a shabby old man with a white beard.
(adjective)
unfair, mean, and ungenerous, deserving of shame and hatred, used to describe behavior;
e.g. She felt offended by their shabby manners towards her.
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