Mangiest: meaning, definitions and examples

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mangiest

 

[ หˆmรฆn.dส’i.ษชst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

degree of quality

The term 'mangiest' is an informal superlative form of 'mangy,' which describes something that is shabby, unkempt, or in poor condition. It is often used to denote a sense of neglect or to comment on the scruffy appearance of an object, animal, or even a situation. The word can also imply a lack of care or cleanliness, making it carry a negative connotation when describing something as the worst in terms of quality or tidiness.

Synonyms

dirtiest, most ragged, most scruffy, most unkempt, shabbiest

Examples of usage

  • The mangiest dog I've ever seen roamed the streets.
  • That jacket is the mangiest piece of clothing in my closet.
  • He lived in the mangiest apartment I've ever encountered.
  • The restaurant had the mangiest outdoor seating area.
  • They brought the mangiest car to the party.

Translations

Translations of the word "mangiest" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mais imundo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฌเคธเฅ‡ เค—เค‚เคฆเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schmutzigste

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ paling kotor

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐะนะฑั€ัƒะดะฝั–ัˆะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ najbrudniejszy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆœ€ใ‚‚ๆฑšใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท le plus sale

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ el mรกs sucio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท en kirli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€์žฅ ๋”๋Ÿฌ์šด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฃูƒุซุฑ ู‚ุฐุงุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nejลกpinavฤ›jลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ najลกpinavลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœ€่„็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ najbolj umazano

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skรญtugasti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตาฃ ะปะฐั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒงแƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒแƒ–แƒ” แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒœแƒซแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™n kirli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ el mรกs sucio

Etymology

The word 'mangy' traces its origins back to the Middle English term 'mange,' which referred to a skin disease affecting animals, particularly dogs. This ailment caused the fur to become patchy and unhealthy, leading to a scruffy appearance. The term evolved over time, and by the 18th century, 'mangy' was used to describe not only animals suffering from this condition but also anything that appeared dirty or in bad condition. The superlative form 'mangiest' developed as a way to emphasize the worst condition or quality of something, making its usage prevalent in informal contexts where a negative judgment is implied. Whether describing a dilapidated building, a neglected pet, or a poorly maintained object, 'mangiest' paints a vivid picture of neglect and poor quality.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,417, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.