What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
scablike
Example
The paint on the old building was peeling and scablike. [scablike: adjective]
Example
The dermatologist diagnosed the patient with a scablike rash. [scablike: adjective]
scabby
Example
The dog's skin was scabby and itchy. [scabby: adjective]
Example
The hiker's knee was scabby from falling on the rocky trail. [scabby: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Scabby is more commonly used than scablike in everyday language and covers a wider range of contexts. Scablike is less common and is often used in more technical or medical contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between scablike and scabby?
Both scabby and scablike are informal words and are not typically used in formal contexts.
