adj
battered
BA-tuhd
adj
1
Damaged or worn from repeated use, impact, or abuse.
"He carried an old, battered suitcase everywhere he travelled."
2
Having suffered repeated physical abuse, especially in a domestic setting.
"The shelter offers support to battered women and their children."
3
Coated in batter before frying.
"We ordered battered cod and chips."
How to Use Battered
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWorn out and damaged, repeatedly abused, or coated in batter and fried — context makes clear which.
Common pairings
battered wife
battered old car
battered sausage
Word Forms
more battered comparative, most battered superlative
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Etymology
From batter + -ed.