Mangy and Raggedy

Mangy

Mangy adjective - Showing signs of advanced wear and tear and neglect.

Raggedy and mangy are semantically related. (North American) In some cases you can use "Raggedy" instead an adjective "Mangy". informal substitute

Nearby Word: mange

Raggedy

Raggedy adjective - Worn or torn into or as if into rags.
Usage example: wears raggedy old T-shirts and jeans around the house

Mangy and raggedy are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Mangy" instead an adjective "Raggedy".

Nearby Word: ragged
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