Threadbare
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British pronunciation/θɹˈɛdbe‍ə/
American pronunciation/ˈθɹɛdˌbɛɹ/

Definition & Meaning of "threadbare"

threadbare
01

tired, overused, or lacking in freshness or originality

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The politician 's threadbare excuses for his absence failed to convince the voters, who saw through his insincerity.
After years of neglect, the once-thriving neighborhood had become threadbare, with boarded-up shops and crumbling infrastructure.
The comedian 's routine relied on threadbare jokes that elicited more groans than laughter from the audience.
02

worn out and thin to the point of becoming tattered

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He wrapped himself in a threadbare blanket that barely kept the cold out.
The threadbare carpet in the hallway needed replacing after years of heavy foot traffic.
Her threadbare coat was a reminder of how much she valued practicality over fashion.
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