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Rickety: meaning, definitions and examples

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rickety

 

[ หˆrษชkษ™ti ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

physical condition

The term 'rickety' describes something that is weak, unstable, or in a state of disrepair. It often refers to structures like furniture, buildings, or machinery that are shaky and not sturdy. For example, a rickety chair may creak and wobble when someone sits on it. Additionally, the word can be used metaphorically to describe a situation or system that lacks stability or reliability, indicating that something is on the verge of collapse or failure.

Synonyms

dilapidated, shaky, unstable, wobbly.

Examples of usage

  • The rickety old bridge swayed in the wind.
  • After years of neglect, the house had become rickety and unlivable.
  • She hesitated before climbing onto the rickety ladder.
  • The rickety cart struggled to make it up the hill.

Translations

Translations of the word "rickety" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น torto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคฎเคœเคผเฅ‹เคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช wackelig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ rapuh

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบั€ะธะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ chwiejny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใใ‚‰ใใ‚‰ใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท branlant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ endeble

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sarsak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํœ˜์ฒญ๊ฑฐ๋ฆฌ๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‡ุด

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kล™ivรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kฤพukatรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‘‡ๆ™ƒ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nagnjen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kalla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะฐั€ัˆะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ‘แƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sarsฤฑntฤฑlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ dรฉbil

Etymology

The word 'rickety' originated in the late 19th century, likely derived from the earlier English word 'rick', which means to sway or rock. This etymology connects 'rickety' with the concept of instability and fragility. The usage of 'rickety' has been consistently associated with physical objects that appear worn out or in disrepair. Over time, the term has been extended metaphorically to describe not only physical states but also abstract concepts, such as systems or plans that lack robustness. It reflects a common concern in various contexts, from architecture to personal relationships, signaling the need for attention and repair.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,956, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.