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scatty
What does scatty mean?
Very dirty, scruffy or messy. In Scouse this is the dominant sense — used for grim flats, knackered trainers, or someone who looks like they've slept in a bin. Note: the standard British 'scatty' meaning scatterbrained exists too but isn't what Liverpool means by it.
"State of his trainers, they're proper scatty."
Frequently asked questions
What does scatty mean?
In this sense it means filthy, manky, or in a right state.
How do you use scatty in a sentence?
"Your trainers are scatty — give them a clean."
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