Scaly Definition & Meaning

scaly
adjective
  1. rough to the touch; covered with scales or scurf
  2. having the body covered or partially covered with thin horny plates, as some fish and reptiles

"Scaly" in song lyrics

See how scaly is used in real songs:

  • "Christ opened my vision, when my eyes were scaly"
    Sean Slaughter — God Has A Plan

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