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Shabbier: meaning, definitions and examples

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shabbier

 

[ ˈʃæbiər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

appearance, quality

Shabbier refers to something that is in poor condition, typically due to neglect or wear and tear. It describes an object or place that is less clean, less stylish, or less dignified than it once was.

Synonyms

dilapidated, rundown, worn

Examples of usage

  • The neighborhood has become shabbier over the years.
  • His clothes looked shabbier than usual.
  • The furniture was shabbier than what I expected.

Translations

Translations of the word "shabbier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais sórdido

🇮🇳 अधिक पुराना

🇩🇪 schäbiger

🇮🇩 lebih kumuh

🇺🇦 більш занедбаний

🇵🇱 bardziej podarty

🇯🇵 よりみすぼらしい

🇫🇷 plus miteux

🇪🇸 más raído

🇹🇷 daha döküntü

🇰🇷 더 초라한

🇸🇦 أكثر بؤسا

🇨🇿 více zchátralý

🇸🇰 viac zdevastovaný

🇨🇳 更破旧的

🇸🇮 bolj umazan

🇮🇸 fátækari

🇰🇿 одан да ескірек

🇬🇪 მეტი გაწყვეტილი

🇦🇿 daha köhnəlmiş

🇲🇽 más desgastado

Etymology

The term 'shabby' finds its roots in the late 16th century from the word 'shab', which once meant 'to wear out or become worn'. Its use has evolved over the centuries, but it has largely retained the meaning of something that is neglected, worn-out, or of poor quality. The suffix '-ier' indicates a comparative form, suggesting a greater degree of shabbiness. The word has been used in various forms of literature to describe both physical conditions and metaphorical situations, such as one's reputation or moral standing, emphasizing the degradation or decline in a particular aspect.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,794, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.