Mangiest: meaning, definitions and examples
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mangiest
[ หmรฆn.dสi.ษชst ]
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:
๐ต๐น mais imundo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคฌเคธเฅ เคเคเคฆเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช schmutzigste
๐ฎ๐ฉ paling kotor
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะฐะนะฑััะดะฝััะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ najbrudniejszy
๐ฏ๐ต ๆใๆฑใ
๐ซ๐ท le plus sale
๐ช๐ธ el mรกs sucio
๐น๐ท en kirli
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐ์ฅ ๋๋ฌ์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุฃูุซุฑ ูุฐุงุฑุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ nejลกpinavฤjลกรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ najลกpinavลกรญ
๐จ๐ณ ๆ่็
๐ธ๐ฎ najbolj umazano
๐ฎ๐ธ skรญtugasti
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะตาฃ ะปะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แงแแแแแแ แแแแซแฃแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ษn kirli
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.