scabby

scab·by

adjective \ˈska-bē\

scab·bi·erscab·bi·est

Definition of SCABBY

1

a : covered with or full of scabs <scabby skin>

b : diseased with scab <a scabby animal> <scabby potatoes>

2

: mean, contemptible <a scabby trick>

Examples of SCABBY

1. <that's a scabby trick to play on someone trying to help>

First Known Use of SCABBY

15th century

Related to SCABBY

Synonyms

cheap, cruddy, deplorable, despicable, dirty, grubby, lame, lousy, mean, nasty, paltry, pitiable, pitiful, ratty, contemptible, scummy, scurvy, sneaking, sorry, wretched

Antonyms

admirable, commendable, creditable, laudable, meritorious, praiseworthy

Related Words

abhorrent, abominable, condemnable, detestable, execrable, hateful, loathsome, odious; disgusting, reptilian, repugnant, repulsive, revolting, revulsive; discreditable, disgraceful, dishonorable, disreputable, ignominious, shameful; base, ignoble, low, shabby, sordid, squalid, vile; blamable, censurable, reprehensible, reproachable; cowardly, craven, dastardly; unethical, unprincipled, unscrupulous

Near Antonyms

high-minded, honest, honorable, noble, principled, redoubtable, reputable, right-minded, scrupulous, upright; ethical, good, moral, right, righteous, virtuous

Rhymes with SCABBY

abbey, blabby, cabbie, crabby, flabby, gabby, grabby, shabby, tabby, yabby