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SHABBILY
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I. (adverb)
Sense 1
Meaning:
In a mean and ungenerous manner
Example:
the two were haggling shabbily in the drawing-room
Classified under:
Pertainym:
shabby (mean and unworthy and despicable)
Sense 2
Meaning:
So as to appear worn and threadbare or dilapidated
Example:
a shabbily dressed man
Classified under:
Pertainym:
shabby (showing signs of wear and tear)