Shabby
6 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Visibly worn and deteriorated in appearance from prolonged use or neglect.
“His shabby coat told the story of many hard winters spent outdoors.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈʃæb.i/
Syllables
shab·by
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Wordle
Double B in the middle is distinctive, SH start is very common, Y ending to remember
Scrabble
Worth 16 points, SH and double B combine well, H and B tiles add solid value
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