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SHABBY-GENTEEL

\ʃˈabid͡ʒˈɛntiːl], \ʃˈabid‍ʒˈɛntiːl], \ʃ_ˈa_b_i_dʒ_ˈɛ_n_t_iː_l]\

Definitions of SHABBY-GENTEEL

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1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.

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trying to maintain dignity and self respect despite shabbiness

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

trying to maintain dignity and self respect despite shabbiness

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

Retaining in present shabbiness traces of former gentility: aping gentility but really shabby. Thackeray.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

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