Rickety

/ˈɹɪk.e.ti/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:16 ptsWWF:16 pts7 letters

Definition of Rickety

adjective

  1. Of an object: not strong or sturdy, as because of poor construction or upkeep; not safe or secure.

    "He hesitated about climbing such a small, rickety ladder."

  2. Of a person: feeble in the joints; tottering.

    "The rickety old man hardly managed to climb the stairs."

  3. Affected with or suffering from rickets.

Anagrams of Rickety

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Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

giddyprecariousshakytotteringunsafeunstableunsteadywobbly