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SHABBILY

Pronunciation (US): Play  (GB): Play

 I. (adverb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

In a mean and ungenerous mannerplay

Example:

the two were haggling shabbily in the drawing-room

Classified under:

Adverbs

Pertainym:

shabby (mean and unworthy and despicable)

Sense 2

Meaning:

So as to appear worn and threadbare or dilapidatedplay

Example:

a shabbily dressed man

Classified under:

Adverbs

Pertainym:

shabby (showing signs of wear and tear)

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