mangy
intermediateB2/ˈmæŋ.i/ · man-gy
Having or affected by mange; shabby and in poor condition.
Meanings
Having or affected by mange; shabby and in poor condition.
بالوں سے بے ہنگم؛ کمزور اور خراب حالت میں ہونا۔
بے ہنگم
be hangam
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- mangy dog
- mangy appearance
- mangy clothes
Example Sentences
The poor dog was found living in a mangy state.
بے چاری کتا ایک بے ہنگم حالت میں پایا گیا۔
bechari kuta aik be hangam haalat mein paaya gaya.
He wore a mangy coat that looked like it hadn't been cleaned in years.
اس نے ایک بے ہنگم کوٹ پہنا ہوا تھا جو سالوں سے صاف نہیں کیا گیا تھا۔
us ne aik be hangam coat pehna hua tha jo saalon se saaf nahi kiya gaya tha.
Her garden looked mangy and unkempt after a long winter.
اس کا باغ سردیوں کے بعد بے ہنگم اور بے ترتیب نظر آرہا تھا۔
us ka bag sardiyon ke baad be hangam aur be tarteeb nazar aa raha tha.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of a mangy dog that is scruffy and neglected.
Visualize a dog with patchy fur and dirt all over.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Middle English "mangy, from mangy dog, earlier malgine" — related to a state of being unkempt or infected by mange
First known use: 14th century
The term originated in Middle English and has been used to describe dogs suffering from mange, which reflects a state of neglect or poor condition.