out at the heels vs seedy

out at the heels

adj
  • Shabby, or in a poor plight. 

  • Wearing stockings that are worn out. 

seedy

adj
  • Infirm; unwell; gone to seed. 

  • Full of seeds. 

  • Having the flavour of seeds. 

  • Untidy; unkempt. 

  • Disreputable, run-down. 

  • Suffering the effects of a hangover. 

  • Having a peculiar flavour supposed to be derived from the weeds growing among the vines; said of certain kinds of French brandy. 

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