Definition

In a way that is dirty or shabby, often referring to something that is in poor condition or lacking care.

Example

The room was scabbily decorated, with peeling paint and old furniture.

Conversation

Did you see how he treated his teammates today?

Yeah, it was pretty scabbily done, honestly.

I thought he was better than that.

Same here, it really surprised me.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Scabbily is derived from "scabby" (from Old English "sceabbig", meaning covered with scabs) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word describes something that is done in a manner that is scabby or shabby.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'covered with scabs' ('scabby') and remember that 'scabbily' means done in a shabby or scabby manner.

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