mangey

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Adjective mangey has 1 sense

mangy, mangey - having many worn or threadbare spots in the nap; "a mangy carpet"; "a mangy old fur coat"
Antonym: unworn (indirect, via worn)

Definitions from the Web

Mangey

Adjective

Definition: (informal) Having, affected by, or characteristic of mange, a skin disease caused by parasitic mites.

Synonyms: scabby, scraggy, scruffy

Example Sentence: The stray dog had a mangey coat and was desperately in need of medical attention.

Adjective

Definition: (informal) Unattractive, shabby, or in poor condition.

Synonyms: ratty, tatty, run-down

Example Sentence: The motel we stayed at was quite mangey, with peeling wallpaper and stained carpets.

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