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May 11, 2022

Word of the Day: Ramshackle

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Word of the Day : May 11, 2022

ramshackle \RAM-shak-ul\ adjective

What It Means

Ramshackle means "in a very bad condition and needing to be repaired" or "carelessly or loosely constructed."

// The company was contracted to demolish the ramshackle apartments.

// The reviewer of the book said it had a ramshackle plot that was confusing and unbelievable.

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