To look old or become time-worn; to grow shabby, faded, or musty in appearance.
古ぼけたソファをリフォームして新しくした。
I refurbished the old, worn sofa and made it look new.
あの古い写真立ては古ぼけて味がある。
That old picture frame looks worn but has character.
古ぼけた建物が並ぶ町並みを散歩した。
I walked through streets lined with time-worn buildings.