Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
scraggier
Adjective
/ˈskraɡ.i.ər/
Definition
Having a ragged or rough appearance; thin and bony.
Examples
- After weeks of not eating properly, the stray dog appeared even scraggier than before.
- The scraggier branches of the tree swayed in the wind, looking as if they might break off at any moment.
Meaning
The term ‘scraggier’ is often used to describe someone or something that looks untidy, skinny, or disheveled.
Synonyms
- ragged
- thin
- gaunt
- emaciated
- scrawny
