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
Black[blæk]
Boston['bɔstən]
Rosarioro-SAH-ryo (Spanish), ro-ZAH-ryo (Italian)Spanish, Italian
TyyneTUY:-neFinnish
Tatenda-Southern African, Shona
Sanel-Croatian