mangey

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

• 🇵🇹Descreve algo em mau estado, deteriorado, surrado, com aparência gasta ou suja.

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.

   🇵🇹Gasto

   Sinônimos: frayedmoth-eatenraggedscruffyseedyshabbytatteredthreadbareworn

   Antônimos: 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.

   🇵🇹Malcuidado

   Sinônimos: dilapidateddirtygrubbyneglectedraggedrun-downscruffyseedyshabbysordidsqualidtatteredunkempt

   Antônimos: cleanneatsleeksmartsprucetidytrim

• mangier comparative form
• mangiest superlative form