tatty

• Décrit quelque chose d'usé, de défraîchi ou en mauvais état, souvent négligé ou mal entretenu.

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.

   Usé et défraîchi

   • 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.

   Synonymesbatteredbedraggleddilapidatedfrayedraggedscruffyseedyshabbytatteredthreadbareworn

   Antonymesimmaculateneatpristinesmartspick-and-spantrim

2. Tastelessly showyC1informalbritish

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

   De mauvais goût, voyant

   • 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.

   Synonymescheapflashygarishgaudymeretriciousshowytawdryvulgar

   Antonymeschicclassyelegantgracefulpolishedrefinedsophisticatedstylishtasteful