Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rickety
Adjective
/ˈrɪk.ɪ.ti/
Definition
Rickety refers to something that is poorly made or in a state of disrepair, often unstable or ready to collapse.
Examples
- The rickety old chair swayed dangerously when I sat down.
- They used to live in a rickety house that creaked with every gust of wind.
- His rickety bicycle could barely hold itself together on the road.
Meaning
The term describes an object, often furniture or buildings, that is weak and not sturdy due to age or deterioration.
Synonyms
- Unstable
- Wobbly
- Decrepit
- Shaky
- Fragile
