scabbily


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scab·by

 (skăb′ē)
adj. scab·bi·er, scab·bi·est
1. Having, consisting of, or covered with scabs.
2. Affected with scab or scabies.
3. Informal Contemptible; vile: scabby greed.
scab′bi·ly adv.
scab′bi·ness n.
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