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scrubby

/ˈskrʌbi/

scrubbyadjective

scrubbier

Comp.

scrubbiest

Super.

/ˈskrʌbi/

Translations

The landscape was scrubby and difficult to navigate.

Местность была заросшей и труднопроходимой.

The scrubby terrain was home to many small animals.

Кустарниковая местность была домом для многих мелких животных.

Definitions

Covered with or consisting of low or stunted vegetation.

The landscape was scrubby, with only a few small bushes dotting the dry terrain.

Inferior in quality or appearance; shabby.

The old, scrubby couch was in desperate need of replacement.

Small, undersized, or of slight build.

He looked like a scrubby kid standing next to the seasoned players.

Synonyms

scrubbynoun

scrubbies

/ˈskrʌbi/

Informal; refers to an abrasive cleaning pad or cloth.

Definitions

An abrasive pad, cloth, or sponge used for cleaning surfaces.

She grabbed a scrubby to remove the burnt food from the pan.