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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 |
Black | | [blæk] | |
Boston | | ['bɔstən] | |
Rosario | | ro-SAH-ryo (Spanish), ro-ZAH-ryo (Italian) | Spanish, Italian |
Tyyne | | TUY:-ne | Finnish |
Tatenda | | - | Southern African, Shona |
Sanel | | - | Croatian |