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Definition of scraggy

scraggy

/ˈskɹæɡi/
scrag · gy
Adverb:scraggily
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• adjective

1

Thin and bony in appearance, especially of a person, animal, or body part.

Example

"The stray dog was weak and scraggy after wandering through the woods for days."

2

Sparse, uneven, or ragged in growth or texture (especially of hair, a beard, or vegetation).

Example

"A few scraggy bushes clung to the rocky hillside above the beach."

3

Rough, jagged, or uneven in surface or outline (especially of rocks or terrain).

Example

"The hikers carefully navigated the scraggy ridge overlooking the valley."

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• Rhymes for scraggy

• Nearby Words

scowler
scrabble
scraggly
scraggy
scram
scramasax
scramble

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the early 16th century, derived from the noun 'scrag' (a lean person or animal, or the bony end of a neck of mutton), probably of Scandinavian or Low German origin.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Scraggy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/scraggy
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