tatty

• Beschreibt etwas Abgenutztes, Schäbiges oder in schlechtem Zustand, oft bei Kleidung oder Gegenständen; auch unordentlich oder heruntergekommen.

Describes something that is worn out, shabby, or in poor condition.

1. Worn and shabbyB2informalbritish

   Showing signs of wear and tear; in poor condition due to age or use.

   Abgetragen und schäbig

   • He wore a tatty old coat that had seen better days.
   • The furniture in the waiting room was looking rather tatty.
   • Her tatty suitcase was held together with tape.

   Synonymebatteredbedraggleddilapidatedfrayedraggedscruffyseedyshabbytatteredthreadbareworn

   Antonymeimmaculateneatpristinesmartspick-and-spantrim

2. Tastelessly showyC1informalbritish

   Having a cheap, gaudy, or vulgar appearance; lacking elegance.

   Geschmacklos auffällig

   • The decorations were tatty and over-the-top.
   • She wore a tatty dress covered in cheap sequins.
   • The room was filled with tatty ornaments that clashed horribly.

   Synonymecheapflashygarishgaudymeretriciousshowytawdryvulgar

   Antonymechicclassyelegantgracefulpolishedrefinedsophisticatedstylishtasteful