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puído — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • threadbare adjective Worn so thin that the threads of the fabric show through; shabby from long use.

Senses

puído is used for these senses in English:

  • threadbare Of cloth, clothing, furnishings, etc.: frayed and worn to an extent that the nap is damaged and the warp and weft threads show; shabby, worn-out.
  • worn-out Damaged due to continued or hard exposure or use until no longer effective or useful.

threadbare — full definition

  1. adjective Worn so thin that the threads of the fabric show through; shabby from long use.
  2. adjective Used so often that it has lost all force or interest, said of an argument, excuse, joke or idea.
  3. adjective Thin to the point of inadequacy; barely sufficient.

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