rickety
English
Alternative forms
Etymology
Unclear. The Ancient Greek ῥάχις (rhákhis, “backbone”) origin is disputed.
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA(key): /ˈɹɪk.ɪ.ti/, /ˈɹɪk.e.ti/
Audio (Southern England) (file) - Rhymes: -ɪkɪti, -ɪketi
Adjective
rickety (comparative ricketier, superlative ricketiest)
- (of an object) Not strong or sturdy, as because of poor construction or upkeep; not safe or secure.
- He hesitated about climbing such a small, rickety ladder.
- (of a person) Feeble in the joints; tottering.
- The rickety old man hardly managed to climb the stairs.
- Affected with or suffering from rickets.
Synonyms
Translations
not strong because of poor construction or upkeep
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feeble in the joints, tottering
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affected with rickets
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