damaged goods

noun

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see damaged, goods.

“Return the damaged goods to the warehouse for a free replacement.”

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Meanings

noundamaged goods pl (plural only)
  1. pluralplural onlyUsed other than figuratively or idiomatically: see damaged, goods.

    Return the damaged goods to the warehouse for a free replacement.

  2. figurativelypluralplural onlyA person who has an unresolved conflict of emotions after a traumatic event.
  3. figurativelypluralplural onlyA person who is no longer fit for purpose, especially an unmarried woman who is no longer a virgin.
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APA

damaged goods. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/damaged%20goods

MLA

“damaged goods.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/damaged%20goods. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “damaged goods,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/damaged%20goods.

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