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matted

/mætɪd/ adjective · British & US
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What does matted mean?

adjective

Having hair or fibers tangled together; having a tangled or disheveled appearance. Often used to describe hair that is unkempt or uncombed.

Example

"The matted fur of the stray cat made it look like it hadn't been groomed in weeks."

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