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flyblown
('fl/aI/,bl/oU/n )

adjective (a)

  • Tainted or contaminated with flyblows; damaged; foul.(adjective)
    source: webster1913

adjective satellite (s)

  • spoiled and covered with eggs and larvae of flies(adj.all)
    Example:
    Flyblown meat.
    Synonym:
    maggoty
    source: wordnet30
  • foul and run-down and repulsive(adj.all)
    Example:
    A flyblown bar on the edge of town.
    Synonym:
    sordid, squalid
    source: wordnet30
  • especially of reputation(adj.all)
    Example:
    A flyblown reputation.
    source: wordnet30
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