scabby

scab·by

adj \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

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Rhymes with SCABBY

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