SHABBILY
Dictionary entry overview: What does shabbily mean? • SHABBILY (adverb)
The adverb SHABBILY has 2 senses:
1. so as to appear worn and threadbare or dilapidated
2. in a mean and ungenerous manner
Familiarity information: SHABBILY used as an adverb is rare.
Dictionary entry details
• SHABBILY (adverb)
Meaning:
So as to appear worn and threadbare or dilapidated
Context example:
a shabbily dressed man
Pertainym:
shabby (showing signs of wear and tear)
Meaning:
In a mean and ungenerous manner
Context example:
the two were haggling shabbily in the drawing-room
Pertainym:
shabby (mean and unworthy and despicable)
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