adj

mangy

MAYN-jee

Mangy (adj) means suffering from mange, or looking as scruffy and patchy as an animal with it. Example: “A mangy dog wandered around the market looking for scraps.”

adj

Suffering from mange, or looking as scruffy and patchy as an animal with it.

"A mangy dog wandered around the market looking for scraps."

Shabby, worn-out, or run-down.

"They finally threw out the mangy old couch."

How to use mangy

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishScruffy and scabby-looking, whether describing a diseased animal or just something shabby and worn.

Word forms

mangier comparative, mangiest superlative

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Etymology

Formed from mange plus the adjective-forming suffix -y.

Rhymes for mangy

angy tangy

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Frequently asked questions

What does “mangy” mean?

The word “mangy” means suffering from mange, or looking as scruffy and patchy as an animal with it. In plain terms, scruffy and scabby-looking, whether describing a diseased animal or just something shabby and worn.

How do you pronounce “mangy”?

“Mangy” is pronounced MAYN-jee (/ˈmeɪn.d͡ʒi/ in IPA).

How do you use “mangy” in a sentence?

Here is “mangy” used in a sentence: “A mangy dog wandered around the market looking for scraps.”

What part of speech is “mangy”?

“Mangy” is an adjective.

How many meanings does “mangy” have?

“Mangy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: suffering from mange, or looking as scruffy and patchy as an animal with it.