[ˈʃabi], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- in poor condition through long use or lack of care
(e.g: a conscript in a shabby uniform saluted the car)

- (of behaviour) mean and unfair
(e.g: Snooping, was he? That's a shabby trick)


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Origin:
mid 17th century: from dialect shab ‘scab’ (from a Germanic base meaning ‘itch’) + -y