How to Pronounce "shabbily"
word
ˈʃæbəli
SHAB-uh-lee
ʃˈæbɪli
shab-IL-ee
Definition
In a way that looks old, worn out, messy, or not cared for; also used to mean unfairly or poorly treated.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃæbəli
British English
ʃˈæbɪli
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHAB-uh-lee
UK
shab-IL-ee
Listen in Context
He was shabbily dressed for the interview.
The room was shabbily furnished.
They treated him shabbily.
She always feels out of place when she's dressed shabbily among well-dressed people.