The meaning of RICKETY is affected with rickets. How to use rickety in a sentence.

Add to word list in bad condition or weak and therefore likely to break: a rickety old chair (Definition of rickety from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge …

rickety (ˈrɪkɪtɪ) adj 1. (of a structure, piece of furniture, etc) likely to collapse or break; shaky 2. feeble with age or illness; infirm

Definition of rickety adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Dec 23, 2025 · rickety (comparative ricketier or more rickety, superlative ricketiest or most rickety) Of an object: not strong or sturdy, as because of poor construction or upkeep; not safe or secure.

RICKETY definition: likely to fall or collapse; shaky. See examples of rickety used in a sentence.

rickety, adj. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary

A rickety structure or piece of furniture is not very strong or well made, and seems likely to collapse or break. Mona climbed the rickety wooden stairs.

Of an object: not strong or sturdy, as because of poor construction or upkeep; not safe or secure; giddy; shaky. He hesitated about climbing such a small, rickety ladder.

rickety definition: not strong or sturdy, likely to collapse. Check meanings, examples, usage tips, pronunciation, domains, and related words. Discover expressions like "rickety old house".