Ramshackly
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Characteristic of something ramshackle; in disrepair; appearing ready to collapse; rickety.
"It is a good thing that Sir John has managed to let the ramshackly old place to any one,” he said."
- 2 Carelessly or loosely constructed. figuratively
"Mr. Forster twice calls his work "ramshackly." Here and there it is a bit ramshackly, as in the pages on Defoe and in the brief speculations on the future of the novel. But speaking generally, it has order and it has comprehensiveness."
Example
More examples"It is a good thing that Sir John has managed to let the ramshackly old place to any one,” he said."
Etymology
From ramshackle + -y.
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