Rickety
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɹɪk.ɪ.ti/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Rickety is an adjective meaning Of an object: not strong or sturdy, as because of poor construction or upkeep; not safe or secure.
Meaning
Of an object: not strong or sturdy, as because of poor construction or upkeep; not safe or secure.
More Meanings
- (of a person) Feeble in the joints; tottering.
- (pathology) Affected with or suffering from rickets; rachitic.
Example Sentences
The rickety old man hardly managed to climb the stairs.
He hesitated about climbing such a small, rickety ladder.
She now knew every article Mrs Dibble had to sell, and the large part of the stock that was unsaleable by reason of its damaged state. Customers turned away from rickety chairs, stands of drawers that refused to open, or had no handles, lop-sided wardrobes whose doors were out of plumb or whose mirrors were cracked.
Word Forms
- ricketier
- ricketiest
- ricketty
- rickedy
Synonyms for rickety
Depending on context, synonyms include bockety, bone-shaking, cranky, creaky, creaking, drooping.
Antonyms for rickety
Common opposites include firm, resilient, robust, rugged, safe, secure.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include wobbly, shaky, wonky, unsound, ricketty, ratty.
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