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Scrubby Definition & Meaning

scrubby
adjective
  1. sparsely covered with stunted trees or vegetation and underbrush; "open scrubby woods"
  2. inferior in size or quality; "scrawny cattle"; "scrubby cut- over pine"; "old stunted thorn trees"

"Scrubby" in song lyrics

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  • "Makin moves on hoes that love me, gurl stay back if you scrubby"
    Mr. Pookie f/ K-Roc — Southern Made Playa

Usage tips for "scrubby"

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Frequently asked questions

What does scrubby mean?
sparsely covered with stunted trees or vegetation and underbrush; "open scrubby woods" inferior in size or quality; "scrawny cattle"; "scrubby cut- over pine"; "old stunted thorn trees"
What part of speech is scrubby?
Scrubby is an adjective.
How many definitions does scrubby have?
Scrubby has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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