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mangey

/ˈmeɪn.dʒi/

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adjective

/ˈmeɪn.dʒi/C1formal
  • ruОписывает что-то, находящееся в плохом состоянии, потрёпанное, имеющее изношенный, грязный вид.

Describes something that is in poor condition, shabby, or having a worn-out, dirty appearance.

  1. B2informal

    Having many worn or threadbare spots in the nap, especially of fabric or fur.

    ruПотертый

    • The old sofa had a mangey appearance with its faded and threadbare cushions.
    • His coat was mangey, with patches of worn fabric showing through.
    • The carpet looked mangey after years of heavy use.

    Synonymsfrayedmoth-eatenraggedscruffyseedyshabbytatteredthreadbareworn

    Antonymsfreshimmaculatenewpristine

  2. Shabby or in poor conditionB2informal

    In a state of disrepair or neglect; looking dirty or unkempt.

    ruПотрепанный

    • The stray dog had a mangey coat, matted and dirty.
    • The building's exterior was mangey, with peeling paint and broken windows.
    • He wore a mangey old hat that had seen better days.

    Synonymsdilapidateddirtygrubbyneglectedraggedrun-downscruffyseedyshabbysordidsqualidtatteredunkempt

    Antonymscleanneatsleeksmartsprucetidytrim

Forms
  • mangier comparative form
  • mangiest superlative form