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
GerritKHER-rit (Dutch)Dutch, Frisian
Garnett['ga:nit]
Sulabha-Indian, Marathi
Malcolm['mælkəm]
PimPIMDutch
HepsieHEP-seeEnglish (Rare)