Shabby-genteel
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Shabby-genteel is an adjective meaning Keeping up or affecting an appearance of gentility, though actually shabby.
Meaning
Keeping up or affecting an appearance of gentility, though actually shabby.
Synonyms for shabby-genteel
Depending on context, synonyms include proud.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include proud, shabbyish, tacky, shabby, dowdy, raggedy-ass.
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