scaly

scaly

adj \ˈskā-lē\

scal·i·erscal·i·est

Definition of SCALY

1

a : covered with, composed of, or rich in scale or scales b : flaky

2

: of or relating to scaly animals

3

: despicable, poor <a regular scaly old shop — Charles Dickens>

4

: infested with scale insects <scaly fruit>

— scal·i·ness noun

Examples of SCALY

1. His skin was dry and scaly.
2. <the snake's scaly skin was dry to the touch>

First Known Use of SCALY

14th century

Related to SCALY

Synonyms: scaled, squamous

Antonyms: scaleless

Related Words: scalelike

Near Antonyms: smooth

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Rhymes with SCALY

Ailey, bailey, bailie, daily, Daley, Daly, gaily, grayly, paly, shaley, wally