shabbily

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adverb so as to appear worn and threadbare or dilapidated
  2. adverb in a mean and ungenerous manner

Etymology

From shabby + -ly.

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