Scrubby: meaning, definitions and examples

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scrubby

 

[ หˆskrสŒbi ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

appearance, texture

The term 'scrubby' is commonly used to describe something that is uneven, overgrown, or lacking in neatness. It often refers to vegetation, indicating that the plants are thin, sparse, or not well-maintained. Scrubby can describe a landscape that appears neglected or rugged, often with an implication of a somewhat wild or untamed quality. This term can also apply to surfaces that are rough or not smooth, lacking a polished finish.

Synonyms

bushy, rough, scraggly, unkempt

Examples of usage

  • The scrubby bushes lined the dirt path.
  • She wore a scrubby old sweater that was very comfortable.
  • The scrubby terrain made hiking challenging.

Translations

Translations of the word "scrubby" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น esfregรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเค•เฅเคฐเคฌเฅเคฌเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Scheuertuch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sikat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‡ะธัั‚ัั‡ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szorowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใ‚ฏใƒฉใƒ“ใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท frottรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ fregador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท fฤฑrรงa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Šคํฌ๋Ÿฌ๋น„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุฑูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ drhnout

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ drhnรบลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ“ฆๆด—็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ drgniti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skrubba

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถัƒั‹ั€ั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒญแƒ˜แƒ“แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sรผrtmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ fregador

Etymology

The word 'scrubby' originated in the early 19th century, derived from the noun 'scrub,' which historically meant a small or stunted tree or shrub. The etymology of 'scrub' can be traced back to the Old English 'scrubbian,' which means to scrape or rub. Over time, the adjective form 'scrubby' emerged to describe an object or area characterized by scrub growthโ€”thick, low vegetation that appears unkempt. It entered common usage to convey a sense of wildness or lack of cultivation, often applied to describe the natural state of an untamed landscape. The term has evolved and is frequently used in contemporary language to denote anything from a rough texture to an unpolished appearance, extending beyond botany into more casual descriptions of people and things.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,553, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.