Scraggly: meaning, definitions and examples
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scraggly
[ ˈskræɡli ]
appearance, hair
Scraggly refers to something that is ragged or untidy in appearance, often describing someone’s hair or a plant that is thin, weak, or having an irregular shape. It conveys a sense of being in a disheveled or unkempt state.
Synonyms
messy, ragged, straggly, unruly, untidy
Examples of usage
- Her scraggly hair fell over her eyes.
- The scraggly bushes in the garden needed trimming.
- He wore a scraggly beard that added to his rugged look.
Translations
Translations of the word "scraggly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desgrenhado
🇮🇳 बिखरा हुआ
🇩🇪 strubbelig
🇮🇩 kusut
🇺🇦 розпатланий
🇵🇱 potargany
🇯🇵 ぼさぼさの
🇫🇷 ébouriffé
🇪🇸 desaliñado
🇹🇷 dağınık
🇰🇷 헝클어진
🇸🇦 مبعثر
🇨🇿 rozcuchraný
🇸🇰 rozcuchraný
🇨🇳 蓬乱的
🇸🇮 razmršen
🇮🇸 óreiða
🇰🇿 бұйра
🇬🇪 შეშლილი
🇦🇿 qarışıq
🇲🇽 despeinado
Word origin
The term 'scraggly' originates from the word 'scrag,' which means to hang loosely or to be in a tattered condition. The earliest origins can be traced back to the mid-19th century when it started being used in the United States. It is believed to be a blend of the terms 'straggle,' which means to stray or roam in an untidy manner, and 'ragged,' which denotes something worn, torn, or frayed. The combination of these meanings captures the essence of what 'scraggly' describes, serving as a vivid illustration of things that appear neglected or disorderly. Over time, 'scraggly' has been widely used in both everyday language and literature to illustrate everything from unkempt hair to flimsy plants, making it a colorful addition to the English lexicon.