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Definition of down at heel adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

down at heel

adjective
 
/ˌdaʊn ət ˈhiːl/
 
/ˌdaʊn ət ˈhiːl/
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  1. looking less attractive and fashionable than before, usually because of a lack of money
    • The town has become very down at heel.
    • a down-at-heel hotel
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