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scabrous Definition

scab·rous (skab′rəs, skā′brəs)

adjective

    1. rough with small points or knobs, like a file; scaly or scabby
    2. marked with or as with scabs; blotchy, encrusted, etc.
  2. full of difficulties
  3. indecent, shocking, improper, scandalous, etc.

Etymology: LL scabrosus < L scabere, to scratch: see scab

scabrous Related Forms

scab′·rously adverb scab′·rous·ness noun

scabrous Synonyms

scabrous

modif.

  1. Rough

    scaly, scabby, coarse, notched, blotchy, encrusted; see also rough 1.

  2. Difficult

    treacherous, ominous, perilous; see dangerous, difficult 1.

  3. Improper

    immodest, unconventional, scandalous, indecent, shocking, indiscreet; see also improper 1, risqué.

scabrous Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • humor: Undiluted scabrous humor, with short, sharp scenes and a crazy string of plots.
  • attack: The group debuted with the 1979 single " Murder of Liddle Towers, " a scabrous attack on police brutality.

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