scabby

adjective

scab·by ˈska-bē

scabbier; scabbiest

Synonyms of scabby next

: covered with or full of scabs

scabby skin

: diseased with scab

a scabby animal

scabby potatoes

: mean, contemptible

a scabby trick

Example Sentences

that's a scabby trick to play on someone trying to help

Recent Examples on the Web View this post on Instagram Currently wrapped in a somewhat scabby old blanket, with a face mask on, clutching a lukewarm coffee while attempting and failing to get some decent writing done ? Send help. —

Lucy Wood, Marie Claire, 6 Mar. 2019 As buzzy, crowd-pleasing indie comedies got snatched up for millions, the festival's scabby mutant black sheep went untouched, until horror-specific streaming service Shudder stepped in. —

Charles Bramesco, Esquire, 20 July 2017 People walk up and try to grab a sample with dirty, bleeding, scabby hands not realizing that other people will also be sampling that food. —

Abigail Van Buren, Twin Cities, 31 Mar. 2017

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