Scraggly Definition & Meaning

scraggly
adjective
  1. lacking neatness or order; "the old man's scraggly beard"; "a scraggly little path to the door"

"Scraggly" in song lyrics

See how scraggly is used in real songs:

  • "E'rybody lookin at me, like the boy lookin scraggly"
    Obie Trice — Spill My Drink

Usage tips for "scraggly"

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