rickety

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Adjective rickety has 1 sense

rickety, shaky, wobbly, wonky - inclined to shake as from weakness or defect; "a rickety table"; "a wobbly chair with shaky legs"; "the ladder felt a little wobbly"; "the bridge still stands though one of the arches is wonky"
Antonym: stable (indirect, via unstable)

Definitions from the Web

Term: Rickety

Definition: (adjective) In a state of poor or unstable condition, especially referring to a structure, vehicle, or equipment.

Sense 1: Popular Usage

Description: In popular usage, "rickety" is commonly used to describe something that is unstable, shaky, or poorly constructed.

Example sentence 1: The rickety old chair collapsed as soon as I sat on it.

Example sentence 2: The bridge looked so rickety that I was afraid to cross it.

Sense 2: Local Usage

Description: In a local context, "rickety" refers to someone who is unwell, feeble, or physically weak.

Example sentence 1: After the strenuous hike, I felt rickety and had to take a break.

Example sentence 2: My grandmother's health is deteriorating, and she has been feeling very rickety lately.

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