moth-eaten
1. [ adjective ] worn or eaten away by or as if by moths
Examples:

"moth-eaten blankets"

Related terms: worn
2. [ adjective ] showing signs of wear and tear
Synonyms: shabby tatty ratty
Examples:

"a ratty old overcoat" "shabby furniture" "an old house with dirty windows and tatty curtains"

Related terms: worn
3. [ adjective ] worn or eaten away by (or as if by) moths
Synonyms: mothy
Examples:

"moth-eaten blankets"

Related terms: worn
4. [ adjective ] lacking originality or spontaneity; no longer new
Synonyms: old stale
Examples:

"moth-eaten theories about race"

Related terms: unoriginal