scraggly

adjective scrag·gly \ˈskra-g(ə-)lē\

: growing in a way that is not neat and even : having a ragged appearance

Full Definition of SCRAGGLY

: irregular in form or growth <scraggly hills> <a scraggly beard>; also : unkempt

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alteration of scraggling, preh. irregular from ²scraggy

First Known Use: 1869

SCRAGGLY Defined for Kids

adjective scrag·gly \ˈskrag-lē, ˈskra-gə-\

scrag·gli·erscrag·gli·est

: of rough or uneven outline : unkempt <a scraggly beard>

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