mangy Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite having many worn or threadbare spots in the nap
    mangey.
    • a mangy carpet
    • a mangy old fur coat

WordNet

Man"gy adjective
Etymology
F. mangé, p. p. of manger to eat. See Manger.
Wordforms
comparative Mangier ; superlative Mangiest
Definitions
  1. Infected with the mange; scabby.

Webster 1913