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
Rosalia[rəu'za:liə]
KatjaKAHT-yah (German, Dutch)German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Dutch, Slovene
Josias-Biblical
SpuriusSPUWR-i-uwsAncient Roman
Seals[si:lz]
Pallas (2)-Greek Mythology