ricketyfence

noun
UK /ˈrɪk.ə.ti.fens/
US /ˈrɪk.ə.ti.fens/

A fence that is old and shaky and looks like it might fall down.

The dog squeezed under the ricketyfence and ran into the field.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A person or team that is weak and likely to fail.

The team's defense was a ricketyfence that fell apart in the second half.

3. A plan or agreement that is poorly put together and easy to break.

Their deal was a ricketyfence that collapsed after one argument.

4. A temporary barrier that is quickly and carelessly built.

They put up a ricketyfence of chairs to keep people off the wet floor.