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mangy

/mæŋɡi/ adjective · British & US
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What does mangy mean?

adjective

Having a mangy coat; having a disease that causes hair loss and skin lesions, typically ringworm or mange. Having a rough or unkempt appearance.

Example

"The mangy dog was shunned by the community."

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