shabby
English
/ˈʃæb.i/
adj
Definitions
- Torn or worn; unkempt.
- Clothed with ragged, much worn, or soiled garments.
- Mean; paltry; despicable.
Etymology
Suf from English shab (scab).
Origin
English
shab
Gloss
scab
Concept
Semantic Field
The body
Ontological Category
Person/Thing