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"Shabby" or even "shabby chic" is a style which typically resembles a slightly distressed or vintage look and in relation to furniture can make the furniture look vintage or cottage style. The Bella Cottage has some great examples of "shabby" sofas and other furniture items. Check out their site for more info (link below).
"shabby" means tacky, sloppy. It is used both literally, as an shabby outfit and figuratively, as a shabby excuse or shabby behavior., but I think the latter, figurative meaning is more common.
No, "shabby" is an adjective used to describe something in poor condition or of poor quality.
Something that is shabby is not good. Shabby is poor or dishevelled. If I am not shabby then I am doing well, fine. I am well turned out, smart.
The word "shabby" is an adjective.
The adverb form of shabby is shabbily.
"Shabby" is an adjective, used to describe something that is in poor or worn condition.
The Tagalog word for "shabby" is "pangit" or "marurumi" depending on the context.
I need something to replace these shabby clothes.
Yes. An adjective is a word that describes, which "shabby" does.
The old couch in the corner of the room looked shabby with its worn-out and torn fabric.
You can find a great line of “shabby chic” furniture at Rachel Ashwell’s Shabby Chic online furniture store – you will also find a “shabby” blog that provides styling tips and great “shabby chic” finds.