down-at-heels



down-at-heels

Having a worn-out, shabby, or cheap appearance, as due to poverty or overuse. A lot of so-called hipsters try to affect a down-at-heels look by wearing second-hand clothing. John has been looking increasingly down-at-heels ever since he lost his job last year.

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
GustawGUWS-tahfPolish
Mcleod[mək'laʊd]
Abelone-Danish
Adelita-Spanish (Latin American)
Octaviaahk-TAYV-ee-ə (English)English, Spanish, Ancient Roman
Remediosre-ME-dyosSpanish