Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mangy
adjective
/ˈmeɪn.dʒi/
Definition
Having patches of hair missing; shabby in appearance.
Examples
- The dog was mangy, with its fur falling out and skin infections.
- He wore a mangy old coat that looked like it hadn’t been washed in years.
- The restaurant had a mangy ambiance that deterred many potential customers.
Meaning
The term ‘mangy’ often refers to an animal, particularly one that looks unhealthy or neglected, but it can also be used metaphorically to describe something in poor condition or low quality.
Synonyms
- shabby
- scruffy
- unkempt
- decrepit
- tattered
