The difference between Rickety and Wobbly

When used as adjectives, rickety means of an object: not strong or sturdy, as because of poor construction or upkeep, whereas wobbly means unsteady and tending to wobble.


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  1. Rickety as an adjective:

    Of an object: not strong or sturdy, as because of poor construction or upkeep; not safe or secure.

    Examples:

    "He hesitated about climbing such a small, rickety ladder."

  2. Rickety as an adjective:

    Of a person: feeble in the joints; tottering.

    Examples:

    "The rickety old man hardly managed to climb the stairs."

  3. Rickety as an adjective:

    Affected with or suffering from rickets.

  1. Wobbly as an adjective:

    Unsteady and tending to wobble.

  1. Wobbly as a noun (US, labor union):

  2. Wobbly as a noun (British, slang):

    A wobbler; a fit of rage.