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shackly

adjective
shack·​ly | \ -k(ə)lē\

Definition of shackly

1 chiefly dialectal : rickety, ramshackle
2 chiefly dialectal : loose-jointed, shambling

History and Etymology for shackly

probably from English dialect shackle to shake, rattle (from English dialect shack to shake + English -le) + English -y

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