Word of the Day

ramshackle

[ram-shak-uhl]

adjective:

loosely made or held together; shaky

Explanation

A ramshackle structure is probably worn down and maybe even a bit shaky. The word might bring to mind wobbly shacks or cars that are one pothole away from falling apart. But hey, just because something is ramshackle doesn't mean it can't have character.

Example: The traveler decided not to stay in the ramshackle cabin because the porch was partially collapsed.

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