What does tatterdemalion mean?
A person who is shabby and unkempt, often in a way that suggests poverty or neglect. A person or thing that is in a state of disrepair or decay.
Example
"The tatterdemalion of a homeless man sat on the sidewalk, his clothes tattered and his eyes sunken."
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.