English Explanatory Dictionary

shabby chic

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A form of interior design where furnishings are either chosen for their appearance of age and signs of wear and tear or where new items are distressed to achieve the appearance of an antique.
  2. A similar form of fashion in which clothing is made to appear aged or damaged.

Pronunciation

/ˈʃæbi ˈʃik/

Word forms

shabby chic

Etymology

First use appears c. 1901 in Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper. See cite below.

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