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Definition threadbare in British English

threadbare adjective

adjective
/ˈθredˌbeə(r)/
1

threadbare clothing, carpet, or cloth is very thin and almost has holes in it because it has been worn or used a lot

1.1

wearing or containing threadbare things

Example

the threadbare family apartment

2

a threadbare idea or excuse has been used a lot and is no longer effective

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Definition threadbare in British English