Mangy (Adjective)
Meaning
Having many worn or threadbare spots in the nap; "a mangy carpet"; "a mangy old fur coat".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The charity shop was filled with mangy old furniture that looked like it had been salvaged from a dumpster.
- After years of use, the mangy carpet in the living room was in desperate need of replacement.
- The mangy old fur coat had been passed down through generations, but it was now more of a nostalgic relic than a fashion statement.
- The thrift store was filled with mangy hand-me-downs that nobody seemed to want.
- The mangy upholstery on the antique armchair was patched together with frayed threads and mismatched fabric.