How to Pronounce "mangy"
word
/ˈmeɪndʒi/
MAYN-jee
/mˈeɪndʒi/
MAYN-jee
Definition
Describes an animal with mange (a skin disease causing hair loss), or something dirty, shabby, and neglected. Often used for animals, but can also describe places or things that look very worn-out.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈmeɪndʒi/
British English
/mˈeɪndʒi/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAYN-jee
UK
MAYN-jee
Listen in Context
The mangy dog slept on the street.
She wore a mangy old coat all winter.
That mangy cat looks sick.
Ugh, this motel is so mangy I can't stay here.