Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

moth-eaten

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.41 in modern English

Syllables: moth--eat-en
IPA

14

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

4

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Containing holes by having been eaten by moth larvae.

adj

Old and in poor condition; worn-out.

adj

Antiquated; having been in use a long time.

Example Sentences

""A bit moth-eaten, aren't they?" he said doubtfully. "I mean to say, bumpy in the springs and all that." "Oh, of course, I'd have them resprung and fresh covers made if you bought them.""
"‘It’s got a file and rope ladder in it and if you was a bit older I’d make you eat them both raw for trying to put such a moth-eaten old wheeze over on me.’"

Inflected Forms

more moth-eaten (comparative) most moth-eaten (superlative)

Synonyms

cold stale dusty mothy ratty shabby tatty

Questions

What does moth-eaten mean?: Containing holes by having been eaten by moth larvae.

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