Rickety vs. Wobbly — What's the Difference?

Likely to break or fall apart; shaky.

A member of the Industrial Workers of the World, a chiefly US labor organization dedicated to the overthrow of capitalism, active especially in the early 1900s.

Feeble with age; infirm.

Tending to wobble; unsteady.

Of, having, or resembling rickets.

Unsteady and tending to wobble.

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

Alternative spelling of Wobbly.

Of a person: feeble in the joints; tottering.

A wobbler; a fit of rage; a tantrum.

Affected with or suffering from rickets.

A member of the Industrial Workers of the World

Affected with rickets.

Inclined to shake as from weakness or defect;

Feeble in the joints; imperfect; weak; shaky.

Inclined to shake as from weakness or defect;