moth-eaten

adj 2

Definitions

adj

Containing holes by having been eaten by moth larvae.

Old and in poor condition.

"A bit moth-eaten, aren't they?" he said doubtfully. "I mean to say, bumpy in the springs and all that." "Oh, of course, I'd have them resprung and fresh covers made if you bought them."

Collocations

VERB + MOTH-EATEN

bit, replace

MOTH-EATEN + NOUN

carpet

Thesaurus

Synonyms

adjective — lacking originality or spontaneity

adjective — worn or eaten away by (or as if by) moths

mothy

adjective — showing signs of wear and tear

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

"A bit moth-eaten, aren't they?" he said doubtfully. "I mean to say, bumpy in the springs and all that." "Oh, of course, I'd have them resprung and fresh covers made if you bought them."

Wiktionary

We must replace this moth-eaten carpet.

Tatoeba · #3616999

We have to replace this moth-eaten carpet.

Tatoeba · #3927249

Usage Notes

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In some senses, moth-eaten is marked as figuratively. Watch for register when choosing this word.

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