Looking for the meaning of the word SHABBY in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of SHABBY with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Shabby
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
mid 17th century: from dialect shab ‘scab’ (from a Germanic base meaning ‘itch’) + -y
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈʃabi
Dialects: British English
Definition:
in poor condition through long use or lack of care
Short Definition:in poor condition through long use or lack of care
Examples:- a conscript in a shabby uniform saluted the car
Definition:
(of behaviour) mean and unfair
Short Definition:mean and unfair
Examples:- Snooping, was he? That's a shabby trick
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