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shabby
worn, faded, and in poor condition
Synonyms
Antonyms
- pristine
- new
shabby in a sentence
The shabby armchair had torn fabric and a sagging cushion.
After years of use, the shabby backpack had holes in both straps.
Where it comes from
From English shab 'a rough outer covering'
Memory hook
A shabby object looks sadly worn and scruffy.
Read it in context
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