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What does the word ramshakle mean?

The word you're likely thinking of is ramshackle, not "ramshakle".

Ramshackle describes something that is dilapidated, in a state of disrepair, and likely to fall apart. It suggests a building or structure that is old, poorly maintained, and in need of repair.

Here are some synonyms for ramshackle:

* Dilapidated

* Run-down

* Crumbling

* Rickety

* Janky

* Shoddy

Example:

"The old house was a ramshackle affair, with peeling paint, broken windows, and a roof that seemed to be threatening to collapse."

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