Mangy: meaning, definitions and examples
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mangy
[ ˈmæŋɡi ]
appearance, quality
The term 'mangy' is primarily used to describe something that appears shabby, dirty, or neglected. It often refers to animals, particularly dogs, that have a rough coat or are infested with parasites, making them look unkempt. In a broader context, it can apply to people, places, or objects that reflect a lack of care or attention. The word carries a negative connotation, suggesting that the subject is undesirable or unsightly.
Synonyms
ragged, shabby, tattered, unkempt
Examples of usage
- The mangy dog wandered the streets, searching for food.
- Her clothes looked mangy after being left in the rain.
- The old furniture gave the room a mangy appearance.
Translations
Translations of the word "mangy" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desgrenhado
- sujo
- infestado
🇮🇳 गंदा
- मंकी
- खोखला
🇩🇪 verfilzt
- schmutzig
- abgedroschen
🇮🇩 kotor
- kumuh
- bobrok
🇺🇦 обшарпаний
- брудний
- злиденний
🇵🇱 zniszczony
- brudny
- zaniedbany
🇯🇵 みすぼらしい
- 汚い
- ぼろぼろの
🇫🇷 délabré
- sale
- mal en point
🇪🇸 desaliñado
- sucio
- harapiento
🇹🇷 perişan
- kirli
- bakımsız
🇰🇷 초라한
- 더러운
- 누더기 같은
🇸🇦 بائس
- متسخ
- مهمل
🇨🇿 zubožený
- špinavý
- zanedbaný
🇸🇰 zanedbaný
- špinavý
- chudý
🇨🇳 破旧的
- 肮脏的
- 荒废的
🇸🇮 zapuščen
- umazan
- revčen
🇮🇸 sótsleginn
- óhreinn
- skömmu
🇰🇿 ескірген
- лас
- тозған
🇬🇪 დაძაბული
- ჭუჭყიანი
- გაუმართავი
🇦🇿 tükənmiş
- çirkli
- köhnəlmiş
🇲🇽 desaliñado
- sucio
- harapiento
Word origin
The word 'mangy' originates from the Middle English term 'mangy,' which is derived from the Old French 'mangier,' meaning 'to eat.' The connection to eating is thought to relate to the poor health and physical condition of animals infested with parasites, which often appear ragged and neglected. It has been in use since at least the 14th century, primarily to describe the condition of animals, particularly dogs, suffering from skin diseases. Over time, 'mangy' has evolved to broadly refer to anything that is in a state of disrepair or neglect, extending its use beyond just animals to encompass a variety of contexts including clothing, environments, and even behaviors.