HyperDic: mangy

English > 1 sense of the word mangy:
ADJECTIVEallmangy, mangeyhaving many worn or threadbare spots in the nap
mangy > pronunciation
Soundsmey'njhiy
RhymesAgee ... zoology: 128 rhymes with jhiy...
English > mangy: 1 sense > adjective 1
MeaningHaving many worn or threadbare spots in the nap.
Examples
  • "a mangy carpet"
  • "a mangy old fur coat"
Synonymmangey
Broaderwornaffected by wear
Spanishraído, sarnoso
Nounsmangea persistent and contagious disease of the skin causing inflammation and itching and loss of hair
manginessa lack of elegance as a consequence of wearing threadbare or dirty clothing
Adverbsmangilyin a mangy manner

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