down-at-the-heels



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

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
DarceyDAHR-seeEnglish (Rare)
Eunomia-Greek Mythology
Junkojoon-koJapanese
Geronimoje-ro-NEE-moHistory
ÁSgeir-Icelandic
LinnLINSwedish, Norwegian