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shabby

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "shabby" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

2 syllables
6 characters
English (US)
2syllables

shabby

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

shabby is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, shabby is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofshabby

1adjective
  • Torn or worn; unkempt.

    Example: "They lived in a tiny apartment, with some old, shabby furniture."

  • Clothed with ragged, much worn, or soiled garments.

    Example: "The fellow arrived looking rather shabby after journeying so far."

  • Mean; paltry; despicable.

    Example: "shabby treatment"

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