rickety
How many syllables in rickety?
There are 3 syllables in the word rickety.How to pronounce rickety:
Synonyms for rickety:
abandoned
beat-up
broken
broken-down
decaying
decrepit
derelict
desolate
deteriorated
deteriorating
dilapidated
down-at-heel
dumpy
feeble
flimsy
frail
grungy
imperfect
infirm
insecure
jerry-built
mangy
mean
miserable
neglected
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Antonyms for rickety:
chic
durable
firm
good
healthy
hearty
intact
nice
pristine
repaired
smart
solid
sound
stable
steady
sturdy
substantial
unshaky
vigorous
well kept
well maintained
well-built
well-kept
young
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