Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ramshackle house
noun
ˈræmˌʃæk.əl haʊs
Definition
A ramshackle house is a building that is in a state of severe disrepair or is poorly constructed, often on the verge of collapse.
Examples
- The old ramshackle house at the end of the street has been abandoned for years.
- After the storm, the once cozy cottage looked more like a ramshackle house.
- He bought a ramshackle house with plans to renovate it into a beautiful home.
Meaning
The term refers to a structure that is old and neglected, making it unsafe or unsightly.
Synonyms
- shabby
- dilapidated
- run-down
- decrepit
