schuppig — meaning in English
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English meaning
- flaky adjective Made up of thin, loose layers that easily break apart.
- scabrous adj Covered with scales or scabs; hence, very coarse or rough.
- scaled adj Covered with scales, or having a scale-like surface.
- scaly adj Covered with scales, or having a rough, flaky surface like scales.
- squamous adj Covered with, made of, or resembling scales; scaly.
Senses
schuppig is used for these senses in English:
- flaky Consisting of flakes or of small, loose masses; lying, or cleaving off, in flakes or layers; flakelike.
- scabrous Covered with scales or scabs; hence, very coarse or rough.
- scaled Without scales, or with the scales removed.
- scaly Covered or abounding with scales.
- squamous Covered with, made of, or resembling scales; scaly.
flaky — full definition
- adjective Made up of thin, loose layers that easily break apart.
- adjective Unreliable, especially about keeping plans or commitments.
- adjective Working only inconsistently, especially describing a device, connection, or system.
scabrous — full definition
- adj Covered with scales or scabs; hence, very coarse or rough.
- adj Disgusting, repellent.
- adj Salacious, scandalous; concerning oneself with lurid or lascivious substance.
- adj Of music, writing, etc.: lacking refinement; unmelodious, unmusical.