# shabby chic

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈʃæbi ˈʃik/

## Definitions
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.

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

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/shabby-chic