Scraggy

Pronunciation: /ˈskræɡi/

Definitions of scraggy

adjective thin or bony in appearance; unkempt or ragged in form or outline

Example Sentences

A1 The scraggy old cat wandered around the neighborhood.

A2 She found a scraggy tree to sit under and read her book.

B1 The hiker came across a scraggy path that led up the mountain.

B2 The abandoned house had a scraggy garden overgrown with weeds.

C1 Despite his scraggy appearance, the artist was incredibly talented.

C2 The scraggy cliffs provided a stunning backdrop for the sunset.

Examples of scraggy in a Sentence

formal The scraggy branches of the tree needed to be pruned for safety reasons.

informal That scraggy dog keeps wandering into our yard.

slang She always wears those scraggy old jeans to school.

figurative His scraggy demeanor matched his unkempt appearance.

Grammatical Forms of scraggy

• past tense: scraggied
• plural: scraggies
• comparative: scraggier
• superlative: most scraggy
• present tense: scraggies
• future tense: will scraggy
• perfect tense: have scraggied
• continuous tense: is scraggying
• singular: scraggy
• positive degree: scraggy
• infinitive: to scraggy
• gerund: scraggying
• participle: scraggied

Origin and Evolution of scraggy

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'scraggy' is believed to have originated from Middle English, possibly derived from Old Norse 'skraggi' meaning 'lean or thin'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'scraggy' has evolved to describe something or someone that is thin, bony, or rough in appearance.