ˈshop-soiled adjective British English

1. a product that is shop-soiled is slightly damaged or dirty because it has been in a shop for a long time Synonym : shopworn American English:
shop-soiled goods

2. an idea that is shop-soiled is no longer interesting because it has been discussed many times before Synonym : shopworn American English:
the same old shop-soiled arguments

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