Words that rhyme with shabby

Shabby is a 2-syllable word with 44 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are be, achy, apache. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.

Definition of shabby

adjective
  1. showing signs of wear and tear; "a ratty old overcoat"; "shabby furniture"; "an old house with dirty windows and tatty curtains"
  2. mean and unworthy and despicable; "shabby treatment"

Examples of "shabby" in lyrics

See how shabby is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "Spittin it foul, down and dirty 'cause my crew's shabby"
    Bliss N Eso — Up Jumped the Boogie
  • "Not to shabby"
    GLC f/ Kanye West — Big Screen
  • "Boot it up, who you now? Those pins looking shabby"
    Ivens f/ 13th Son, Brass, Fame, Nick Sweepah — Brood of Five

What do these rhymes mean?

achy
causing a dull and steady pain; "my aching head"; "her old achy joints"
apache
any member of Athapaskan tribes that migrated to the southwestern desert (from Arizona to Texas and south into Mexico)
baby
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk; "the baby began to cry again
baggy
not fitting closely; hanging loosely; "baggy trousers"; "a loose-fitting blouse is comfortable in hot weather"
be
a light strong brittle grey toxic bivalent metallic element have the quality of being

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "shabby" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like be, achy, apache create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "shabby" has 2 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

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