mangy

[ˈmeɪndʒi]

mangy Definition

  • 1(of an animal) having a skin disease or fur that is falling out
  • 2in poor condition; shabby or seedy

Using mangy: Examples

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

  • Example

    The stray dog looked mangy and sickly.

  • Example

    The old couch in the basement was covered in mangy fabric.

  • Example

    The hotel was in a mangy part of town, with rundown buildings and littered streets.

mangy Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for mangy

  • neat
  • well-groomed
  • well-kept
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Summary: mangy in Brief

The term 'mangy' [ˈmeɪndʒi] describes animals with skin diseases or fur loss, as well as objects or places that are in poor condition. It is often used to describe scruffy or shabby appearances, such as 'The old couch in the basement was covered in mangy fabric.' Synonyms include 'scruffy,' 'shabby,' and 'seedy,' while antonyms include 'well-groomed' and 'neat.'

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