Scabby: meaning, definitions and examples

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scabby

 

[ หˆskรฆbi ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

skin condition

The term 'scabby' is used to describe skin that is covered with scabs or has a rough and crusty appearance. This condition can occur due to various reasons such as injuries, infections, or dermatitis. Scabby skin can be symptomatic of underlying health issues or simply the result of healing wounds. It can also be associated with certain animals, indicating they might have a skin disease. Care should be taken to address the underlying cause of the scabbiness.

Synonyms

bumpy, crusty, lesioned, rough, scabrous

Examples of usage

  • The dog had a scabby patch on its side.
  • After the acne healed, my skin looked scabby.
  • He noticed a scabby sore on his elbow.
  • The horse was treated for a scabby condition.

Translations

Translations of the word "scabby" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cicatrizado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เฅเคœเคฒเฅ€เคฆเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schorfig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berkerak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพั€ะพัั‚ัะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ skรณrzasty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‹ใ•ใถใŸใฎใ‚ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉcailleux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ escamoso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kabuklu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋”ฑ์ง€์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุดุฑูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกupinatรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกupinatรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ป“็—‚็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ luskast

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skรถmmรณtt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะฑั‹ั€ัˆะฐา›ั‚ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒญแƒ แƒ˜แƒšแƒแƒ‘แƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qabฤฑqlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ escamoso

Etymology

The word 'scabby' is derived from the noun 'scab', which has its roots in the Old Norse word 'skabb', which means 'scab' or 'itch'. The usage of 'scab' to describe a crust that forms over a healing wound dates back to the 14th century. The adjective 'scabby' has been in use since at least the late 16th century to describe skin that is afflicted with scabs. In terms of etymology, the transition from 'scab' to 'scabby' reflects the common linguistic practice of adding suffixes to create descriptive adjectives that convey the quality or condition of a noun. The concept of scabbiness is often linked to infections or irritations and has been a part of medical vocabulary for centuries.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,001 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.