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

RICKETY definition: likely to fall or collapse; shaky. See examples of rickety used 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 University Press)

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.

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

Dec 14, 2025 · (pathology) Affected with or suffering from rickets; rachitic.

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

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.

Something rickety — like an old shack — is shaky and likely to fall down because it's fragile. Some buildings are sturdy, solid, and strong. Others are rickety: rickety things might blow over from a slight …

Rickety generally refers to something that is in a state of disrepair, unstable, or likely to collapse, typically due to age or neglect. This term is often used to describe old furniture, structures, or …