Threadbare
Pronunciation: /ˈθrɛdˌbɛr/
Threadbare (adjective)
- describes clothing that is very old and has thin or worn fabric.
- describes an idea or argument that has been used too often and is no longer effective.
Examples
- The threadbare sweater had holes in the elbows.
- She wore a threadbare coat that barely kept her warm.
Common collocations: threadbare clothes, threadbare fabric, look threadbare, threadbare excuse, threadbare argument