Meaning of ramshackly | Babel Free
Definitions
- Characteristic of something ramshackle; in disrepair; appearing ready to collapse; rickety.
- Carelessly or loosely constructed.
Examples
“It is a good thing that Sir John has managed to let⟳ the ramshackly old place⟳ to any one,” he said.”
“Who'd buy⟳ this ole ramshackly house I'd like⟳ to know⟳?”
““How could you tell⟳ me that it was a ramshackly old Mexican house we were coming to? It is as beautiful as the most beautiful palace in a dream⟳!””
“"Good morning, Mr. Tutt!" chirped Tutt, hopping out of the ramshackly taxi at five o'clock Thursday morning, just as his equally ramshackly partner emerged fishing rod in hand from the door of the Phoenix House on his way to Chasm Brook.”
“And finally she slew to a ramshackly halt in a ramshackly heap with the rest⟳ of the Sufrogs.”
“Mr. Forster twice calls his work⟳ "ramshackly." Here and there it is a bit ramshackly, as in the pages on Defoe and in the brief speculations on the future of the novel. But speaking generally, it has order⟳ and it has comprehensiveness.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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