Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rickety
Adjective
/ˈrɪk.ɪ.ti/
Definition
In a state of disrepair or weak construction, often causing instability or lack of security.
Examples
- The rickety old bridge swayed dangerously as we crossed it.
- He had been using a rickety chair that creaked every time he sat down.
- They decided to avoid the rickety cottage at the edge of the woods.
Meaning
The term ‘rickety’ describes something that is poorly built, fragile, or likely to collapse due to its age or condition.
Synonyms
- Unstable
- Shaky
- Unsound
- Wobbly
- Fragile
