hand-me-down

Phonetic Respelling: [ hand-mee-doun, han- ]

Definition:

n. outgrown garment passed down from one person to another; adj. passed on from one person to another

Sentence:

My brother wore the hand-me-down as a costume. Spelled with hyphens.

More example sentences:

My brother wore the hand-me-down as a costume. Spelled with hyphens.

Hear it

Synonyms:

previously owned; second-hand; used

Antonyms:

brand new

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