down-at-the-heels



down-at-the-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-the-heels look by wearing second-hand clothing. John has been looking increasingly down-at-the-heels ever since he lost his job last year.

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
GerholdGER-hawltGerman (Archaic)
Lilavati-Indian, Hindi (Rare)
Cheyenneshie-ANEnglish
Juliezhuy-LEE (French), YOO-lee-e (Danish), YUW-lye (Czech), JOO-lee (English)French, Danish, Norwegian, Czech, English, German, Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese
Ingomar-German, Ancient Germanic
Orazio-Italian