scraggy
Americanadjective
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lean or scrawny
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rough; unkempt
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of scraggy
Example Sentences
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As the stern of the little boat swung round, Scraggy read, stamped in black letters upon it: Harold Brimbecomb, Tarrytown-on-the-Hudson, New York.
From From the Valley of the Missing by White, Grace Miller
"I thought ye might be hungry, Scraggy; so I brought ye this bread," said Lem, lifting the hook and sending a ray from the lantern upon the woman.
From From the Valley of the Missing by White, Grace Miller
She placed her lips close to the dying man's ear, and called, "Lemmy, Lemmy, this be Scraggy!"
From From the Valley of the Missing by White, Grace Miller
Scraggy began to cry weakly, and Black Pussy howled as if in sympathy.
From From the Valley of the Missing by White, Grace Miller
In the dark Scraggy broke out into sobs, and was seized with spasms of shivering; she had no strength to move forward or backward.
From From the Valley of the Missing by White, Grace Miller
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