Shabby: meaning, definitions and examples

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shabby

 

[ ˈʃæbi ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

appearance

Worn or faded from use or wear; showing signs of being worn-out or neglected.

Synonyms

dilapidated, run-down, tattered, threadbare

Examples of usage

  • The shabby old couch had seen better days.
  • His shabby clothes made him stand out in the crowd.
Context #2 | Adjective

quality

Of poor quality or inferior workmanship.

Synonyms

cheap, inferior, shoddy, substandard

Examples of usage

  • She complained about the shabby service at the restaurant.
  • The product had a shabby finish and was returned to the store.

Translations

Translations of the word "shabby" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desgastado

🇮🇳 जीर्ण-शीर्ण

🇩🇪 schäbig

🇮🇩 lusuh

🇺🇦 потертий

🇵🇱 obdarty

🇯🇵 みすぼらしい (misuborashii)

🇫🇷 miteux

🇪🇸 desgastado

🇹🇷 yıpranmış

🇰🇷 초라한 (chorahan)

🇸🇦 بالي

🇨🇿 ošuntělý

🇸🇰 ošúchaný

🇨🇳 破旧的 (pòjiù de)

🇸🇮 obrabljen

🇮🇸 slitinn

🇰🇿 тозған

🇬🇪 ძველი

🇦🇿 köhnəlmiş

🇲🇽 desgastado

Etymology

The word 'shabby' originated in the late 17th century from the French word 'chabot', which meant a species of flatfish, and later evolved to mean 'worn-out' or 'inferior'. Over the years, 'shabby' has come to be associated with something that is worn or of poor quality.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,801, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.