scrubby
adjectiveHow many syllables in scrubby?
There are 2 syllables in the word scrubby.How to pronounce scrubby:
Definition of scrubby:
- scrubby (adjective):
- (of plants) stunted
- inferior in size or quality.
- inferior in size or quality stunted
Synonyms for scrubby:
abandoned
beat-up
bombed-out
broken
desolate
dilapidated
down-at-heel
down-at-the-heel
down-at-the-heels
dumpy
gone to seed
grungy
inferior
mangy
meagre
miserable
neglected
ragged
ratty
ruined
run-down
scrawny
scruffy
seedy
shabby
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Antonyms for scrubby:
classy
clean
elegant
fashionable
good
high-class
high-toned
honest
luxurious
neat
nice
posh
respectable
ritzy
smart
swanky
swish
top-drawer
up-market
upmarket
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