Meaning of the word scabby in English

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scabby

US /ˈskæb.i/

UK /ˈskæb.i/

covered with scabs

Example:

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The dog had a scabby patch on its leg.

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His knees were all scabby from falling off his bike.

Synonym:

crusty scabbed crusted

(of a person) unpleasant or contemptible

Example:

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He's a really scabby person, always trying to cheat others.

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That was a scabby thing to do, leaving them without help.

Synonym:

contemptible despicable mean vile nasty

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