1. having mange; affected by a skin disease that causes hair loss and itching
2. shabby, worn-out, or in poor condition
Usage: informal

Examples

• The stray dog looked mangy and needed medical attention.
• Animal control rescued several mangy cats from the abandoned building.
• He wore a mangy old sweater with holes in the sleeves.
• The mangy carpet in the hotel room hadn’t been replaced in years.
• She threw away the mangy stuffed animal that was falling apart.
• The mangy condition of the furniture made the apartment look neglected.