Scabby

/ˈskæbi/
adjective

Covered with scabs, dry, rough patches on the skin.

The stray dog was thin and scabby.
Visual representation of "scabby" - Covered with scabs, dry, rough patches on the skin.

Often appears as...

  • scabby skin
  • scabby patches

Usage tips

Disapproving

adjective

Not good quality; shabby or mean.

He always picks up scabby furniture from the flea market.
Visual representation of "scabby" - Not good quality; shabby or mean.

Often appears as...

  • scabby clothes
  • scabby deals

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

adjective

Covered with scabs, dry, rough patches on the skin.

The stray dog was thin and scabby.
Visual representation of "scabby" - Covered with scabs, dry, rough patches on the skin.

Often appears as...

  • scabby skin
  • scabby patches

Usage tips

Disapproving

adjective

Not good quality; shabby or mean.

He always picks up scabby furniture from the flea market.
Visual representation of "scabby" - Not good quality; shabby or mean.

Often appears as...

  • scabby clothes
  • scabby deals

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "scabby"
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Physical Condition

Used to describe skin that's unhealthy due to injury or disease, like eczema or psoriasis.

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After falling off his bike, his knee became scabby.
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Negative Connotation

Gives a sense of discomfort or disgust, often related to dirtiness or neglect.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
The alley cat's scabby appearance made it look in need of care.
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Animal Description

Commonly used to describe stray or neglected animals that might have visible skin issues.

Illustration for Animal Description
A scabby horse was found wandering near the old farm.
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Physical Condition

Used to describe skin that's unhealthy due to injury or disease, like eczema or psoriasis.

Illustration for Physical Condition
After falling off his bike, his knee became scabby.
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Negative Connotation

Gives a sense of discomfort or disgust, often related to dirtiness or neglect.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
The alley cat's scabby appearance made it look in need of care.
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Animal Description

Commonly used to describe stray or neglected animals that might have visible skin issues.

Illustration for Animal Description
A scabby horse was found wandering near the old farm.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Physical Condition

Used to describe skin that's unhealthy due to injury or disease, like eczema or psoriasis.

Illustration for Physical Condition
After falling off his bike, his knee became scabby.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Negative Connotation

Gives a sense of discomfort or disgust, often related to dirtiness or neglect.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
The alley cat's scabby appearance made it look in need of care.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Animal Description

Commonly used to describe stray or neglected animals that might have visible skin issues.

Illustration for Animal Description
A scabby horse was found wandering near the old farm.
Visual representation of the word "Scabby"

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