Liberal Dictionary English Dictionary
adjective
- worn or marred, as goods exposed and handled in a store.
- trite; hackneyed.
adjective
- the US word for shopsoiled
“shabby from handling while on display,” 1838, from shop (n.) + worn (adj.).
shop-worn
adjective
adjective
“shabby from handling while on display,” 1838, from shop (n.) + worn (adj.).