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RICKETY

(adj.sat, adj.)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Rickety.

Rickety - as an adjective satellite

Inclined to shake as from weakness or defect

Example: "A rickety table"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
shaky15wobbly16wonky15

Affected with, suffering from, or characteristic of rickets

Example: "Rickety limbs and joints"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rachitic15

Lacking bodily or muscular strength or vitality

Example: "A feeble old woman"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
debile9decrepit13feeble11infirm11sapless9weak11weakly16

Rickety - as an adjective

Of an object: not strong or sturdy, as because of poor construction or upkeep; not safe or secure.

Example: "He hesitated about climbing such a small, rickety ladder."

Of a person: feeble in the joints; tottering.

Example: "The rickety old man hardly managed to climb the stairs."

Affected with or suffering from rickets.

Example Sentences

"The old wooden bridge was rickety and unsafe to cross."
"I could hear the rickety old stairs creaking as I climbed up."
"The rickety car made strange noises as it rumbled down the road."
"The rickety chair wobbled when I sat on it."
"The abandoned house had a rickety front porch that was falling apart."
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Word Game Points

Is RICKETY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, rickety is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RICKETY has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is RICKETY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, rickety is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RICKETY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is RICKETY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, rickety is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RICKETY has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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