beaten-up

adjective

Meaning

In a damaged, worn-out, or shabby condition due to long use or rough treatment.

Examples

She carried her belongings in a beaten-up suitcase held together by duct tape.
The team finally retired their beaten-up equipment after ten years of heavy use.

Synonyms: old, worn, battered, dilapidated

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beaten-up

adjective

Pronunciation: ˈbiːtən ʌp

Definition

In a damaged, worn-out, or shabby condition due to long use or rough treatment.

Examples

She carried her belongings in a beaten-up suitcase held together by duct tape.
The team finally retired their beaten-up equipment after ten years of heavy use.
He bought a beaten-up motorcycle and spent the summer restoring it to its former glory.

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