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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:
| Name | Gender | Pronounced | Usage |
| Rosalia | | [rəu'za:liə] | |
| Katja | | KAHT-yah (German, Dutch) | German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Dutch, Slovene |
| Josias | | - | Biblical |
| Spurius | | SPUWR-i-uws | Ancient Roman |
| Seals | | [si:lz] | |
| Pallas (2) | | - | Greek Mythology |