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scrub⋅by

  [skruhb-ee]
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–adjective, -bi⋅er, -bi⋅est.
1. low or stunted, as trees.
2. consisting of or covered with scrub, stunted trees, etc.
3. undersized or inferior, as animals.
4. wretched; shabby.
Origin:
1745–55; scrub 2 + -y 1

Related forms:
scrub⋅bi⋅ly, adverb
scrub⋅bi⋅ness, noun
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scrub·by   (skrŭb'ē)   
adj.   scrub·bi·er, scrub·bi·est

  1. Covered with or consisting of scrub or underbrush.

  2. Straggly or stunted.

  3. Paltry or shabby; wretched.

scrub'bi·ly adv., scrub'bi·ness n.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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