Run-down Definition & Meaning
run-down
- adjective
- worn and broken down by hard use; "a creaky shack"; "a decrepit bus...its seats held together with friction tape"; "a flea-bitten sofa"; "a run-down neighborhood"; "a woebegone old shack"
- having the spring unwound; "a run-down watch"
"Run-down" in song lyrics
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"Her's a little run-down"
Amil f/ Jay-Z — That's Right
Words that rhyme with run-down
Usage tips for "run-down"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does run-down mean?
- worn and broken down by hard use; "a creaky shack"; "a decrepit bus...its seats held together with friction tape"; "a flea-bitten sofa"; "a run-down neighborhood"; "a woebegone old shack" having the spring unwound; "a run-down watch"
- What part of speech is run-down?
- Run-down is an adjective.
- How many definitions does run-down have?
- Run-down has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).