
Ramshackle
Physical Condition
Used to describe objects or structures, indicating they are rundown and on the verge of collapse.
A ramshackle barn swayed in the wind, its wooden planks groaning.
Visual Implication
Evokes a visual image of neglect, age, and potential danger due to instability.
The abandoned lot was filled with ramshackle equipment and rusted cars.
Informal Speech
Often used in casual conversation rather than formal writing or presentations.
We played in the ramshackle treehouse, ignoring its creaks and leaks.
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CreakyDecrepitDerelictDilapidatedRundownShabbyTumbledownWeather
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