mangey

[ˈmeɪndʒi]

mangey Definition

(of an animal) having mange; shabby or in poor condition.

Using mangey: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "mangey" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The dog was so mangey that it was hard to tell what breed it was.

  • Example

    The old, mangey cat wandered into the yard looking for food.

  • Example

    The hotel was in a mangey part of town and didn't look very inviting.

mangey Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for mangey

  • neat
  • well-groomed
  • tidy
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Summary: mangey in Brief

'Mangey' [ˈmeɪndʒi] describes an animal that has mange or is in poor condition. It can also be used to describe a place or thing that is shabby or unkempt. Examples include 'The dog was so mangey that it was hard to tell what breed it was.' and 'The hotel was in a mangey part of town and didn't look very inviting.' Synonyms include 'scruffy', 'shabby', and 'ratty'.