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hand-me-down

noun
a garment or other item that has been passed on from another person.
"they received hand-me-downs and toys from relatives and friends"
synonyms: secondhand, used, nearly new, handed-down, passed-on, castoff, worn, old, pre-owned, reach-me-down

adjective
(of a garment or other item) passed on from another person.
"he ran in the cold with no mittens and a hand-me-down coat"

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Apr 16, 2024 · The meaning of HAND-ME-DOWN is put in use by one person or group after being used, discarded, or handed down by another.
a piece of clothing given to a younger family member or friend because the person who owns it no longer wants it or it no longer fits:.
adjective. passed along for further use by others: some hand-me-down clothes from my older brother. borrowed or adapted from other sources; derivative: a street ...
noun · white elephant · throwaway · castaway · scrap · trash · rubbish · discard · second · reject · rejection.
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Posted: Aug 19, 2014