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mangily

/ˈmeɪn.dʒɪ.li/

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adverb

/ˈmeɪn.dʒɪ.li/C2formal
  • ruНаречие, означающее «в потрёпанном, неопрятном или изношенном виде». Происходит от прилагательного «mangy» (имеющий изношенный или грязный вид, первоначально относилось к животным с кожными заболеваниями) и используется для описания действия, выполненного небрежно или низкого качества.

An adverb meaning "in a shabby, scruffy, or worn-out manner." It is derived from the adjective 'mangy' (having a worn or dirty appearance, originally referring to animals with skin disease) and is used to describe something done in a way that appears neglected or of poor quality.

  1. In a shabby or worn-out mannerC1informal

    In a way that appears dirty, neglected, or of poor quality.

    ruПотрепанно

    • The old dog walked mangily down the street.
    • He was dressed mangily, with holes in his coat.
    • The furniture was mangily covered in torn fabric.

    Synonymsdingilygrubbilyshabbilytattily

    Antonymssmartlysprucelytrimly

Forms
  • more mangily comparative form
  • most mangily superlative form