Meaning of the word rickety in English

What does rickety mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

rickety

US /ˈrɪk.ə.t̬i/
UK /ˈrɪk.ə.ti/
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Adjective

likely to break or fall apart; shaky or unstable

Example:
We climbed up the rickety wooden stairs.
The old bridge felt rickety as we drove across it.