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scabbiness

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scab⋅by

  [skab-ee]
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–adjective, -bi⋅er, -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 + -y 1

Related forms:
scab⋅bi⋅ly, adverb
scab⋅bi⋅ness, noun
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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.

  3. Informal Contemptible; vile: scabby greed.

scab'bi·ly adv., scab'bi·ness n.
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Medical Dictionary

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.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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