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SHABBY-GENTEEL

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• 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.

• SHABBY-GENTEEL (adjective)

Sense 1

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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)

"Every dog has its day."
(English proverb)
"Dog has to have its stomach full"
(Azerbaijani proverb)
"Journey and you will find replacement to the ones left behind."
(Arabic proverb)
"He who wins the first hand, leaves with only his pants in hand."
(Corsican proverb)

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