Stumpy and Scraggy

Stumpy

Stumpy adjective - Being compact and broad in build and often short in stature.
Usage example: stumpy penguins become agile swimmers the moment they hit the water

Scraggy is an antonym for stumpy.

Nearby Words: stump, stumped, stumper, stumping

Scraggy

Scraggy adjective - Having an uneven edge or outline.

Stumpy is an antonym for scraggy.

Nearby Word: scrag
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