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Mangy Definition & Meaning

mangy
adjective
  1. having many worn or threadbare spots in the nap; "a mangy carpet"; "a mangy old fur coat"

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What does mangy mean?
having many worn or threadbare spots in the nap; "a mangy carpet"; "a mangy old fur coat"
What part of speech is mangy?
Mangy is an adjective.

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