scabby
Scabby (adj) means Covered in scabs, or affected by a skin condition that causes them. Example: “The dog's scabby ears needed a trip to the vet.”
How to use scabby
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLiterally covered in scabs, or informally used to mean cheap, mean, or unpleasant.
The informal "cheap/mean" sense is mostly British slang.
Word forms
scabbier comparative, scabbiest superlative
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Etymology
From "scab" plus the adjective ending "-y"; a doublet of "shabby," which comes from the same root.
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What does “scabby” mean?
The word “scabby” means covered in scabs, or affected by a skin condition that causes them. In plain terms, literally covered in scabs, or informally used to mean cheap, mean, or unpleasant.
How do you pronounce “scabby”?
“Scabby” is pronounced SKAB-ee (/ˈskæb.i/ in IPA).
How do you use “scabby” in a sentence?
Here is “scabby” used in a sentence: “The dog's scabby ears needed a trip to the vet.”
What is another word for “scabby”?
Words with a similar meaning to “scabby” include scabrous, roynish, scabrate, scabrid, scald and scalled.
What is the opposite of “scabby”?
The opposite of “scabby” — its antonyms — is smooth.
What part of speech is “scabby”?
“Scabby” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “scabby” have?
“Scabby” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: covered in scabs, or affected by a skin condition that causes them.