shabby

Meanings

• adjective

  Looking worn, ragged, or run-down.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈʃæb.i/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with shabby
dabby , rabbit , tabby

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Variants

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shabbier , shabbiest , shabbily , shabbiness , shabbinesses , shabby , not (too) shabby , not shabby , not too shabby

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'seedy' or 'disreputable'. Derived from the Middle English word 'schabben' meaning 'to wear away' or 'to rub off'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'shabby chic' was popularized in the late 20th century.

2. The opposite of 'shabby' is 'smart' or 'neat'.

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Related Concepts

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1. dilapidated: Extremely run-down or neglected.

2. seedy: Disreputable or unsavory.

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Culture

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In literature, 'shabby' is often used to describe characters or settings that are downtrodden or neglected. In art, 'shabby chic' is a decorating style that embraces the imperfections and aged appearance of items.

How to Memorize "shabby"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize an old, worn-out pair of shoes or clothes to remember the meaning of 'shabby'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'shabby' with the image of a neglected or rundown building or a character in a novel who is downtrodden.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in the phrase 'Seemingly Hideous And Beyond Belief Yields Shabby' to remember the meaning.

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