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
Sal[sæl]
Mcfadden[mək'fædən]
Ginette-French
PieraPYE-rahItalian
Apollinaris-Ancient Greek
JonatanYO-nah-tahn (German)Spanish, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, German