Scabby

Pronunciation: /ˈskæbi/

Definitions of scabby

adjective a descriptive word that modifies a noun, indicating a physical condition characterized by scabs or crusts

Example Sentences

A1 The scabby cat wandered around the neighborhood.

A2 She picked up the scabby book from the library shelf.

B1 The scabby old house needed a fresh coat of paint.

B2 The scabby patches on his skin were a result of the allergic reaction.

C1 The scabby appearance of the fruit indicated that it was overripe.

C2 Despite the scabby condition of the road, the cyclists continued their race.

Examples of scabby in a Sentence

formal The doctor diagnosed the patient with scabby lesions on his skin.

informal Ew, did you see that guy with the scabby knees?

slang I can't believe she's dating that scabby dude.

figurative The scabby relationship between the two countries finally came to an end.

Grammatical Forms of scabby

• past tense: scabbed
• plural: scabbies
• comparative: scabbier
• superlative: scabbiest
• present tense: scabs
• future tense: will scab
• perfect tense: have scabbed
• continuous tense: is scabbing
• singular: scabby
• positive degree: scabby
• infinitive: to scab
• gerund: scabbing
• participle: scabbed

Origin and Evolution of scabby

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'scabby' originated from the Middle English word 'scabbed' which is derived from the Old English word 'sceabb'

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something covered in scabs or sores, over time 'scabby' has also come to be used metaphorically to describe something or someone unclean, unpleasant, or morally corrupt.