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RAMSHACKLE
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Dictionary entry overview: What does ramshackle mean?
• RAMSHACKLE (adjective)
The adjective RAMSHACKLE has 1 sense:
1. in deplorable condition
Familiarity information: RAMSHACKLE used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In deplorable condition
Synonyms:
bedraggled; broken-down; derelict; dilapidated; ramshackle; tatterdemalion; tumble-down
Context example:
a tumble-down shack
Similar:
damaged (harmed or injured or spoiled)
Context examples
From the beginning there had been an ancient and ramshackle cabin.
(The Call of the Wild, by Jack London)
Next, he saw a narrow alley, between ramshackle frame buildings.
(Martin Eden, by Jack London)
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