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Meaning of rickety
The primary meaning of the word "rickety" is something that is unstable or likely to collapse.
Etymology of rickety
The word "rickety" has its origins in the mid-17th century, derived from the word "rickets," which is a disease that affects bone development in children, causing them to become weak and fragile.
Synonyms
fragile
unstable
shaky
unsteady
wobbly
rickety
precarious
delicate
dainty
flimsy
weak
feeble
frail
brittle
breakable
splintery
decrepit
crumbling
tottering
teetering
wavering
quivering
trembling
shaking
quaking
creaky
creaking
groaning
rattle
ramshackle
jerry-built
flaky
dodgy
unsound
unsafe
insecure
wavy
uneven
unstable
insecure
Definitions
- The Oxford Languages definition of "rickety" is:
- * (of a structure or object) likely to collapse or fall apart because it is poorly made or damaged
- * (of a person) weak or frail, typically because of illness or age
Usage Examples
- The old, rickety bridge creaked and swayed ominously in the wind.
- * After a long illness, she felt rickety and weak.
- * The rickety table was held together with glue and tape.