rickety
20 synonyms and 15 antonyms for rickety, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Weak, shaky, or unstable, typically because of poor construction or age.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use rickety
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
rickety chair
rickety staircase
rickety old fence
Etymology
Probably from a dialect word "ricket" meaning unstable, possibly influenced by the word rickets.
Full origin of rickety →Frequently asked questions
What does “rickety” mean?
The word “rickety” means weak, shaky, or unstable, typically because of poor construction or age. In plain terms, wobbly and unstable, like something about to fall apart.
How do you pronounce “rickety”?
“Rickety” is pronounced RIHK-ih-tee (/ˈɹɪk.ɪ.ti/ in IPA).
How do you use “rickety” in a sentence?
Here is “rickety” used in a sentence: “The rickety old bridge creaked with every step.”
What is another word for “rickety”?
Words with a similar meaning to “rickety” include bockety, bone-shaking, craichy, cranky, creaky and creaking.
What is the opposite of “rickety”?
The opposite of “rickety” — its antonyms — are firm, resilient, robust, rugged and safe.
What part of speech is “rickety”?
“Rickety” is an adjective.
