Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tatterdemalion
Noun
/ˌtætərdɪˈmeɪliən/
Definition
A person wearing tattered or ragged clothes; typically represents someone in a dilapidated state or condition.
Examples
- The tatterdemalion wandered the streets, his clothes hanging in rags.
- Despite his tatterdemalion appearance, he had a brilliant mind.
- The once-proud mansion now stood as a tatterdemalion of its former glory.
Meaning
The term describes an individual who is unkempt and poorly dressed, often appearing in disarray.
Synonyms
- ragamuffin
- slob
- derelict
- shabby person
