scabrous
Covered with scales or scabs; hence, very coarse or rough.
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#1·Apr 27, 2026
Covered with scales or scabs; hence, very coarse or rough.
After the incident with the gasoline, Noel’s burnt arm remained scabrous and was susceptible to infections.
Origin: (from scrape]], abrade, from ) + ; compare ,. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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#2·Apr 27, 2026
(figurative) Disgusting, repellent.
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#3·Apr 27, 2026
(figurative) Salacious, scandalous; concerning oneself with lurid or lascivious substance.
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