English Explanatory Dictionary

down at heel

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. In poor condition, especially due to having worn heels; worn-out, shabby.
  2. Shabbily dressed, slovenly; impoverished; shabby, dilapidated.

Pronunciation

en-au-down at heel.ogg

Word forms

down at heel more down at heel most down at heel down at heels down at the heel down at the heels down in the heel down in the heels

Antonyms

well-heeled

Related words

down and out downmarket shoe-leather
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