44+ Words that rhyme with shabby

Shabby is a 2-syllable word with 44 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are crabby, abbey, cabby. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

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"

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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?

abbey
a church associated with a monastery or convent a convent ruled by an abbess a monastery ruled by an abbot
cabby
someone who drives a taxi for a living
crabby
annoyed and irritable
flabby
out of condition; not strong or robust; incapable of exertion or endurance; "he was too soft for the army
grabby
immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth; "they are avaricious and will do anything for money

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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 crabby, abbey, cabby 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.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with shabby?
Words that rhyme with shabby include: crabby, abbey, cabby, flabby, grabby, scabby, be, bee, abbe, gabby, and 34 more.
How many syllables does shabby have?
Shabby has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with shabby?
There are 44 words that rhyme with shabby: 44 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for shabby in a song?
The strongest rhymes for shabby in songwriting are crabby, abbey, cabby. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with shabby?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with shabby include crabby, abbey, cabby, flabby, grabby. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: be, bee; 1-syllable: crabby, abbey; 2-syllable: cincinnati. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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