scaly

[ skey-lee ]
/ ˈskeɪ li /
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adjective, scal·i·er, scal·i·est.

covered with or abounding in scales or scale.
characterized by or consisting of scales; scalelike.
peeling or flaking off in scales.
Slang. shabby; despicable.

Origin of scaly

First recorded in 1520–30; scale1 + -y1

OTHER WORDS FROM scaly

scal·i·ness, noun un·scal·y, adjective

Words nearby scaly

scalp lock, scalpel, scalping, scalpriform, scalprum, scaly, scaly anteater, scam, scamander, scambaiting, scamillus

Words related to scaly

flaky, furfuraceous, lepidote, scabby

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British Dictionary definitions for scaly

scaly
/ (ˈskeɪlɪ) /

adjective scalier or scaliest

resembling or covered in scales
peeling off in scales

Derived forms of scaly

scaliness, noun

Medical definitions for scaly

scaly
[ skā′lē ]

adj.

Covered or partially covered with scales.
Shedding scales or flakes; flaking.