scabbily

scab·by

[skab-ee]
adjective, scab·bi·er, scab·bi·est.
1.
covered with scabs; having many scabs.
2.
consisting of scabs.
3.
(of an animal or plant) having scab.
4.
Informal. mean or contemptible: a scabby trick.

Origin:
1520–30; scab + -y1

scab·bi·ly, adverb
scab·bi·ness, noun
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scabby (ˈskæbɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj , -bier, -biest
1.  pathol having an area of the skin covered with scabs
2.  obsolete pathol having scabies
3.  informal despicable
 
'scabbily
 
adv
 
'scabbiness
 
n

scabby (ˈskæbɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj , -bier, -biest
1.  pathol having an area of the skin covered with scabs
2.  obsolete pathol having scabies
3.  informal despicable
 
'scabbily
 
adv
 
'scabbiness
 
n

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scabby scab·by (skāb'ē)
adj. scab·bi·er, scab·bi·est

  1. Having, consisting of, or covered with scabs.

  2. Affected with scab or scabies.

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