Scragglier: meaning, definitions and examples
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scragglier
[ ˈskræɡli ]
physical appearance
Scraggly describes something that appears untidy or unkempt, often indicating a rough or shabby state. It is typically used to refer to hair, fur, or plants that grow in an irregular or tangled manner. For example, a scraggly beard may suggest not being well-groomed. The term can also evoke a sense of fragility or lack of robustness when describing living things.
Synonyms
disheveled, messy, ragged, straggly, unkempt.
Examples of usage
- He had a scraggly old dog that looked like it hadn't been groomed in ages.
- The garden was overrun with scraggly weeds.
- Her scraggly hair hung limply around her face.
Translations
Translations of the word "scragglier" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desigual
🇮🇳 बेतरतीब
🇩🇪 unordentlich
🇮🇩 kusut
🇺🇦 неприбраний
🇵🇱 niechlujny
🇯🇵 乱れた
🇫🇷 désordonné
🇪🇸 desordenado
🇹🇷 dağınık
🇰🇷 어지러운
🇸🇦 فوضوي
🇨🇿 nepořádný
🇸🇰 neusporiadaný
🇨🇳 凌乱的
🇸🇮 neurejen
🇮🇸 óreiðanlegur
🇰🇿 бұзылған
🇬🇪 უხარისხო
🇦🇿 qarışıq
🇲🇽 desordenado
Etymology
The word 'scraggly' is derived from 'scrag', which has its origins in the Middle English word 'scragge', meaning 'to beat or march'. The term evolved in usage to describe something that is thin, weak, or not robust in appearance. Over time, it has come to be associated with untidiness and a lack of grooming. The word has been in English usage since at least the 17th century, indicating a fluctuating state of health or appearance, often relating to plants or animals. Its resemblance to the word 'straggle', which means to wander in a scattered or disorganized manner, further emphasizes the idea of being untidy or not well-kept.