Tatterdemalion

Pronunciation: /ˌtætərˈdɛmeɪljən/

Definitions of tatterdemalion

noun a person dressed in ragged or tattered clothing

Example Sentences

A1 The tatterdemalion sat on the street corner begging for money.

A2 The tatterdemalion's clothes were torn and dirty, showing signs of extreme poverty.

B1 The tatterdemalion wandered the streets aimlessly, looking for food and shelter.

B2 Despite his tatterdemalion appearance, he had a kind heart and helped others in need.

C1 The tatterdemalion's appearance belied his intelligence and resourcefulness.

C2 The tatterdemalion was a complex character, with a troubled past and a hopeful future.

Examples of tatterdemalion in a Sentence

formal The tatterdemalion appearance of the beggar caught the attention of passersby.

informal The tatterdemalion guy at the bus stop asked for some spare change.

slang I saw a tatterdemalion dude hanging out by the convenience store.

figurative The once grand mansion now stood in a tatterdemalion state, a shadow of its former glory.

Grammatical Forms of tatterdemalion

• past tense: tatterdemalioned
• plural: tatterdemalions
• comparative: more tatterdemalion
• superlative: most tatterdemalion
• present tense: tatterdemalions
• future tense: will tatterdemalion
• perfect tense: have tatterdemalioned
• continuous tense: is tatterdemalioing
• singular: tatterdemalion
• positive degree: tatterdemalion
• infinitive: to tatterdemalion
• gerund: tatterdemalioning
• participle: tatterdemalioned

Origin and Evolution of tatterdemalion

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English and Middle French

Story behind the word: The word 'tatterdemalion' originated from the Middle English term 'tatterdemallion', which was derived from the Middle French word 'tatter' (rag) and the Middle English word 'malien' (to maul or tear).

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a person dressed in ragged or tattered clothing, 'tatterdemalion' has evolved to also connote someone who is unkempt or disheveled in appearance.