SHABBY-GENTEEL
Dictionary entry overview: What does shabby-genteel mean? • SHABBY-GENTEEL (adjective)
The adjective SHABBY-GENTEEL has 1 sense:
1. trying to maintain dignity and self respect despite shabbiness
Familiarity information: SHABBY-GENTEEL used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
• SHABBY-GENTEEL (adjective)
Meaning:
Trying to maintain dignity and self respect despite shabbiness
Similar:
proud (feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride)
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