scraggy

[ skrag-ee ]

adjective

, scrag·gi·er, scrag·gi·est.

1. lean or thin; scrawny.
2. meager.
3. irregular; craggy; jagged.

scraggy

/ ˈskræɡɪ /

adjective

1. lean or scrawny
2. rough; unkempt

Derived Forms

• ˈscraggily, adverb
• ˈscragginess, noun

Other Words From

• scraggi·ly adverb
• scraggi·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of scraggy¹

First recorded in 1565–75; scrag + -y ¹

Example Sentences

The Pilgrim and his mate were scraggy little bipeds of the city push variety, so they were suppressed.

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They had only just gathered together when he rode up on his old scraggy horse.

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It came out a scraggy blotch of white paint, with its black eyes glaring like two great glass beads!

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Two days later, on sale day, this same scraggy mob of northern bullocks was still in the largest pen of the Wirreeford yards.

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Whereupon Robert took his arm, and holding the scraggy wretch forward, commanded him to out with what he knew.

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Related Words

• angular
• gangly
• gaunt
• lanky
• rangy
• sinewy
• skinny
• slender
• slim
• sparse
• svelte
• wiry