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mangy Definition and Meaning in English (mangy definition)

adjective
Synonyms:shabbysqualidunkempt
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Mangy definition: Describing an animal suffering from mange, a contagious skin disease characterized by scabs and hair loss.

Definitions of Mangy

  1. 1adjective

    Describing an animal suffering from mange, a contagious skin disease characterized by scabs and hair loss.

  2. 2adjective

    Describing something or someone in a poor, shabby, or neglected condition.

Example Sentences

“The mangy old dog was abandoned by its owners.”

“He lived in a mangy apartment building that looked like it would collapse.”

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nounmange
nounmanginess

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Mangy definition: Describing an animal suffering from mange, a contagious skin disease characterized by scabs and hair loss.
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'Mangy' translates to 'mangy' in English. Mangy definition: Describing an animal suffering from mange, a contagious skin disease characterized by scabs and hair loss.
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