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Definition of shabbily
shabbily
/ˈʃæb.ɪ.li/
shab · bi · ly
Adjective:shabby
shabbily Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
3
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• adverb
1
In a mean, unfair, dishonorable, or contemptible manner.
Example
"The former employees complained that they had been treated shabbily by the company's new management."
2
In a worn-out, threadbare, dilapidated, or untidy state or manner.
Example
"The stranger was shabbily dressed in an oversized, frayed overcoat and scuffed boots."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Shabbily. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/shabbily