1
[ adjective ] worn or eaten away by or as if by moths

Examples

"moth-eaten blankets"

Related terms

worn

2
[ adjective ] showing signs of wear and tear

Synonyms

shabby tatty ratty

Examples

"a ratty old overcoat" "shabby furniture" "an old house with dirty windows and tatty curtains"

Related terms

worn

3
[ adjective ] worn or eaten away by (or as if by) moths

Synonyms

mothy

Examples

"moth-eaten blankets"

Related terms

worn

4
[ adjective ] lacking originality or spontaneity; no longer new

Synonyms

old stale

Examples

"moth-eaten theories about race"

Related terms

unoriginal

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