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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a shabby" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe something that is in poor condition or of low quality, often referring to clothing, furniture, or places.
Example: "He walked into the room wearing a shabby old coat that had seen better days."
Alternatives: "a worn-out" or "a dilapidated".
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This is a shabby deal".
Through this pageantry walks a shabby man.
Nights were passed in a shabby room nearby.
Their office is in a shabby part of central Chisinau.
This is a shabby way to treat Mr. Albanese.
His earned run average is a shabby 6.40.
Like an experienced gatekeeper grilling a shabby visitor.
"I think it's just a shabby way to market anything".
Just another rickety British innovation showcased at a shabby Games.
He kept a shabby room in his parents' basement.
I was pleased Gloucester Crescent was a shabby street.
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