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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He made a motion as if to lean over the scowman; but Scraggy pushed him back.
From From the Valley of the Missing by White, Grace Miller
Then, in her joy, Scraggy speedily forgot them, and, as she hurried down the hill sent out cry after cry into the clear night.
From From the Valley of the Missing by White, Grace Miller
His voice was so low that Horace did not catch the words; but Scraggy heard, and crawled from Lem to Miss Shellington's side.
From From the Valley of the Missing by White, Grace Miller
Scraggy tried the door; but found it locked.
From From the Valley of the Missing by White, Grace Miller
Suddenly the door opened, and Scraggy Peterson staggered into the hut.
From From the Valley of the Missing by White, Grace Miller
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