shabbily

Meanings

• adjective

  Describing something as shabby means it is in poor condition or looks old and worn.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with shabbily
rabies , labies , tabies , fabries

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Variants

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shabbier , shabbiest , shabbily , shabbiness , shabbinesses , shabby

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Etymology

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The word 'shabby' originated from the Middle English word 'schabbe', which means 'rough' or 'scabby'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'shabby chic' gained popularity in the 1980s and 1990s as a decorating style that embraced the imperfections of old, second-hand items.

2. In some parts of the world, the term 'shabby' is used to describe someone who is dishonest or untrustworthy.

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Related Concepts

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1. poverty: Shabby is often used to describe things or people associated with poverty or lack of resources.

2. neglect: Shabby can also be used to describe something that has been neglected or not taken care of.

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Culture

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The term 'shabby' has been used in various forms of literature and art to describe characters or settings that are run-down or neglected. In music, there is a genre called 'shabby chic' which embraces the imperfections and worn appearance of old items.

How to Memorize "shabbily"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize an old, worn-out pair of shoes or a run-down house to remember the meaning of 'shabby'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'shabby' with the feeling of discomfort or unease when encountering something in poor condition.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Sad and Worn' to remember the meaning of 'shabby'.

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