beat-up

[US]/[ˈbiːt ʌp]/
[UK]/[ˈbiːt ʌp]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.(beat up) To damage or wear out.; (beat up) To physically attack someone.
adj.Damaged; in poor condition, especially due to wear and tear.; Used to describe something that has been repaired badly.

Phrases & Collocations

beat-up car

beat-up shoes

beat-up look

beat-up furniture

beat-up case

beat-up condition

beat-up appearance

beat-up laptop

beat-up bag

Example Sentences

he drove a beat-up old pickup truck.

the beat-up furniture was surprisingly comfortable.

she bought a beat-up motorcycle for a steal.

the beat-up door barely stayed closed.

they found a beat-up suitcase at the airport.

he had a beat-up laptop with a cracked screen.

the band played their music on a beat-up van.

the beat-up car needed a lot of repairs.

despite being beat-up, the guitar sounded great.

he restored the beat-up table to its former glory.

the beat-up sneakers were his favorite pair.

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