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Shabby

Definition:

Shabby means something that is in poor or bad condition, or looks old and worn out.

Use case:

You can use this slang when you want to describe something that looks old, dirty, or untidy. For example, "I'm not going to that restaurant again, it was so shabby and run-down." Or, "I need to buy new clothes, all my old ones are shabby and faded."


The usage of the idiom 'Shabby' in a sentence

• I won't be caught dead in that shabby outfit you're wearing, it's a total fashion faux pas.

• The shabby old couch in the living room desperately needs to be replaced.

• I couldn't believe she showed up to the party in such a shabby dress.

• The condition of the shabby apartment was so appalling, I wouldn't have stayed there even if it was free.

• His shabby attempt at humor fell flat on its face, leaving everyone in the room cringing.

• The shabby state of the car was a clear indication of how poorly it had been maintained.

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