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scabby
adjective scab·by \ˈska-bē\
scab·bi·erscab·bi·est
Definition of SCABBY
1
a : covered with or full of scabs <scabby skin> b : diseased with scab <a scabby animal> <scabby potatoes>
2
: mean, contemptible <a scabby trick>
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First Known Use of SCABBY
15th century
Related to SCABBY
- Synonyms
- cheap, cruddy, deplorable, despicable, dirty, grubby, lame, lousy, mean, nasty, paltry, pitiable, pitiful, ratty, contemptible, scummy, scurvy, sneaking, sorry, wretched
- Antonyms
- admirable, commendable, creditable, laudable, meritorious, praiseworthy
SCABBY Defined for Kids
scabby
adjective scab·by \ˈska-bē\
scab·bi·erscab·bi·est
Definition of SCABBY for Kids
: covered with scabs <scabby skin>
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