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British pronunciation
/ˈʃæbi/

Definition & Meaning of "shabby"

shabby
01

(of a person) dressed in worn and old clothes

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He showed up to the job interview looking shabby, with wrinkled clothes and unkempt hair.
Despite his shabby appearance, he had a kind heart and a warm smile that brightened the room.
02

worn-out or in poor condition, often indicating a lack of care or upkeep in its appearance

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His shabby jeans were torn at the knees and faded from years of wear.
The shabby coat hung on the rack, its seams unraveling and its fabric pilled.
2.1

of poor quality or substandard

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The painters did a shabby job, leaving streaks on the walls.
The hotel room was in shabby condition, with torn curtains and chipped furniture.
03

unfair and lacking in moral integrity

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Spreading rumors behind her back was a shabby thing to do.
His shabby treatment of his colleagues left everyone feeling betrayed.
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