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
1
Suffering from mange, or looking as scruffy and patchy as an animal with it.
"A mangy dog wandered around the market looking for scraps."
2
Shabby, worn-out, or run-down.
"They finally threw out the mangy old couch."
How to use mangy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishScruffy and scabby-looking, whether describing a diseased animal or just something shabby and worn.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- mangier
- Superlative
- mangiest
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Etymology
Formed from mange plus the adjective-forming suffix -y.
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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.
