scabby

adjective

scab·by | \ˈska-bē

\

scabbier; scabbiest

Definition of scabby

1a : covered with or full of scabs scabby skin

b : diseased with scab a scabby animal scabby potatoes

2 : mean, contemptible a scabby trick

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

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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, "Kuso Might Be the Most Disgusting Movie Ever Made, But It's Still a Labor of Love," 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, "Dear Abby: Teen would rather text than talk to her crush at school," 31 Mar. 2017

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scabby

adjective

scab·by | \ˈska-bē

\

scabbier; scabbiest

Kids Definition of scabby

: covered with scabs scabby skin

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