down-at-the-heel



down-at-the-heel

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-the-heel look by wearing second-hand clothing. John has been looking increasingly down-at-the-heel ever since he lost his job last year.

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Adaeze-Western African, Igbo
SableSAY-bəlEnglish (Modern)
Palmira-Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Rebecca[ri'bekə]
Whitley['hwitli]
Vazha-Georgian