dog eared

past tense of dog-ear

/ˈdɔɡ ɪrd/
adjective
  1. (of a book or paper) Having corners that are folded or worn from use.
    • The library's dog-eared copies of the novel were still popular.
    • She carried a dog-eared notebook filled with notes.
    • The dog-eared paperback had been read dozens of times.
  2. Worn, shabby, or showing signs of heavy use.
    • The dog-eared map was barely readable after years of hiking trips.
    • She kept a dog-eared photo in her wallet.
    • His dog-eared baseball cap had seen better days.
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