What is the meaning of shabby?

adjective

  • Showing signs of wear and tear.
    • usage: "a ratty old overcoat"; "shabby furniture"; "an old house with dirty windows and tatty curtains"
  • Mean and unworthy and despicable.
    • usage: "shabby treatment"
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