shabby adjective Stress: first syllable 🤍 Save Syllables: shab-by (2) English Definition In poor condition through long or hard use or lack of care. Example Sentence He was wearing a shabby coat. US IPA /ˈʃæbi/ 🔊 Listen US UK IPA /ˈʃæbi/ 🔊 Listen UK Synonyms worn-out tatty dilapidated scruffy Antonyms smart new neat Share this Word Facebook WhatsApp X Telegram Copy Link