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(mān′jē)

adjective mangier, mangiest

having, resembling, or caused by mange
shabby and filthy; sordid; squalid
mean and low; despicable

Related Forms:

mangily adverb
manginess noun

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adjective mang·i·er, mang·i·est

Affected with, caused by, or resembling mange.
Having many worn spots; shabby: a mangy old fur coat.
Rundown and filthy; squalid: mangy tenements.
Mean; contemptible.

Related Forms:

mangˈi·ly adverb

mangˈi·ness noun

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