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ramshackle

/ræmˈʃækl/ adjective · British & US
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What does ramshackle mean?

adjective

Roughly built or repaired; in a state of disrepair. Used to describe something that is old, worn out, or in a state of disarray.

Example

"The old, ramshackle house on the hill was a testament to the owner's lack of maintenance."

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