Was Does Threadbare Mean?

1 : worn so much that the thread shows : shabby. 2 : not effective because of overuse a threadbare excuse.

What does threadbare mean in the dictionary?

adjective. having the nap worn off so as to lay bare the threads of the warp and woof, as a fabric, garment, etc. wearing threadbare clothes; shabby or poor: a threadbare old man. meager, scanty, or poor: a threadbare emotional life.

What is a threadbare towel?

(of cloth, clothing, etc) having the nap worn off so that the threads are exposed. meagre or poor.