Meaning of the word shabby in English
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shabby
US /ˈʃæb.i/
UK /ˈʃæb.i/
Adjective
1.
in poor condition through long or hard use or lack of care
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The old coat looked quite shabby.
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His clothes were shabby and worn.
2.
unjustifiably bad or poor
Example:
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He was given shabby treatment by his colleagues.
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It was a shabby trick to play on a friend.
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