English Explanatory Dictionary

ridden hard and put away wet

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Mistreated; not properly cared for.
  2. Presumed to have had a significant number of lovers and showing the signs of overuse.
verb
  1. past participle of ride hard and put away wet

Pronunciation

En-au-ridden hard and put away wet.ogg

Word forms

ridden hard and put away wet rode hard and put up wet

Etymology

From the inadvisable practice of riding a horse and then stabling it while it is still coated in sweat, rather than brushing and grooming it properly afterwards.

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