scrag

[skrag]

scrag Definition

• 1. a thin or bony person or animal
• 2. the lean end of a neck of veal or mutton
• 3. to seize someone by the neck and shake them violently

Using scrag: Examples

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

• Example

  The scrag of the chicken was used to make soup.

• Example

  He grabbed the thief by the scrag and held him tightly.

• Example

  She was so thin that her friends called her a scrag.

scrag Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for scrag

• scruff
• nape
• bone
• neck
• skinny

Phrases with scrag

• scrag end

  the bony end of a neck of lamb or mutton

  Example

  The scrag end of the lamb was used to make stew.

• scraggy dog

  a thin and scruffy-looking dog

  Example

  The scraggy dog wandered aimlessly around the streets.

• scrag fight

  a violent fight where people grab each other by the neck and shake

  Example

  The two boys got into a scrag fight after school.

Origins of scrag

origin uncertain, possibly from Old Norse 'skraka', meaning 'to scream'

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Summary: scrag in Brief

The term 'scrag' [skrag] refers to a thin or bony person or animal, as well as the lean end of a neck of veal or mutton. It can also be used as a verb to describe seizing someone by the neck and shaking them violently. Examples include 'The scrag of the chicken was used to make soup.' and 'He grabbed the thief by the scrag and held him tightly.'