Fleabitten (adjective)

  1. Infested with fleas.
  2. Worn, shabby, and unkempt, as if due to the bites of fleas.

Origin:

Combination of flea and bitten, alluding to the bite marks left by fleas.

Examples:

  1. The dog's fleabitten fur was a mess of knots and mats.
  2. The hotel's fleabitten bedspread was stained and threadbare, making it clear that it had seen better days.
  3. The old mansion had fallen into disrepair and was now a fleabitten shadow of its former glory.
  4. The horse was fleabitten and covered in bites, making it clear that it had not been taken care of properly.
  5. The couch was fleabitten and soiled, making it clear that it had not been cleaned in a long time.
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