mangey

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

• 🇪🇸Describe algo en mal estado, raído, descuidado o sucio, especialmente por falta de cuidado o deterioro; también se aplica a animales con pelaje o aspecto pobre y enfermizo.

1. Worn or threadbare B2 informal

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

   • 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.

   🇪🇸raído, gastado

   Sinónimos: frayedmoth-eatenraggedscruffyseedyshabbytatteredthreadbareworn

   Antónimos: freshimmaculatenewpristine

2. Shabby or in poor condition B2 informal

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

   • 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.

   🇪🇸En mal estado, miserable

   Sinónimos: dilapidateddirtygrubbyneglectedraggedrun-downscruffyseedyshabbysordidsqualidtatteredunkempt

   Antónimos: cleanneatsleeksmartsprucetidytrim

• mangier comparative form
• mangiest superlative form