mangy
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Besides, treating topical humor in the same way that a toothless, mangy mutt gums a dumpster bone is not the same as maintaining neutrality.
From Salon • Jul. 31, 2025
In front of us was a derelict baseball diamond and mangy grass fields.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2024
The women wear black slips, combat boots and mangy fur coats; the men, gray suits and conservatively wide ties.
From New York Times • May 21, 2023
Martin said it’s sad to see bears with their fur rubbed-off, but trying to treat a mangy wild bear is difficult.
From Washington Post • Oct. 6, 2022
He’s a big dog and he looks mean because he’s kinda mangy.
From "Hello, Universe" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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