Definition of down-at-heeled in English:
down-at-heeled
Pronunciation /ˌdaʊnətˈhiːld/
adjective
rare Characterized by shabbiness, disrepair, neglect, or destitution.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in Orrville (Ohio) Crescent. From down + at + heeled, after down at heel.