Tatterdemalion

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈtætÉ™dÉ›meliÉ’n/

Origin

The first part of the word is tatter; the origin of the second part is unclear. First attested circa 1608.

Full definition of tatterdemalion

Adjective

1. Tattered.

Synonyms

• bedraggled
• broken-down
• dilapidated
• ramshackle
• ruinous
• rundown
• tumbledown

Noun

1. A person with tattered clothing.

Synonyms

• ragamuffin