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mangy

intermediateB2

/ˈmæŋ.i/ · man-gy

Having or affected by mange; shabby and in poor condition.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

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

shabbyunkemptpoorly maintainedخراببدحالبے حال

Antonyms

pristineneatwell-groomedنیکسلیقہ مندخوبصورت

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

messy:While both imply a lack of cleanliness, 'messy' refers more to disorder, while 'mangy' specifically denotes poor condition or neglect.

Word Family

mange
nounگندا بیماری
manginess
nounبے ہنگم پن

See Also

💡 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.