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dog-eared
 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective dog-eared has 1 sense
  1. dog-eared, eared - worn or shabby from overuse or (of pages) from having corners turned down; "a somewhat dog-eared duke...a bit run down"-Clifton Fadiman; "an old book with dog-eared pages"
    Antonym: unworn (indirect, via worn)

Definitions from the Web

  • Adjective - Popular Sense:

    When an object, typically a book or a page, has its corner(s) folded or turned down due to usage or wear.

    Example Sentence: The dog-eared pages of the novel indicated it had been well-loved and read countless times.

  • Adjective - Local Sense:

    Referring to a specific locality or region that is well-known or popular among the locals.

    Example Sentence: The restaurant hidden in a dog-eared neighborhood provided an authentic dining experience for the locals.

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