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rickety

/ˈrɪkɪti/ adjective · British & US
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What does rickety mean?

adjective

Unsteady or likely to collapse; rickety refers to something that is unstable or weak, often due to being old or poorly made.

Example

"The old wooden bridge was rickety and creaked ominously underfoot."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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