/mændʒ/ /mænʒ/ or /mænʒ/ (for ‘mangy’, see main entry)

Definitions

1. noun

a skin disease of animals, typically caused by parasitic mites or lice, leading to hair loss, scabby patches, and weight loss

“The veterinarian diagnosed the dog with mange, and prescribed antibiotics to treat the infection.”

2. verb

to suffer from or be affected by mange

“The horse was said to be mangy, with large patches of missing fur on its back.”

3. verb

to rub or scratch repeatedly, especially to relieve itching or irritation

“The cat was mangy, scratching at the patch of skin where the flea bites had caused the irritation.”

4. verb

to waste or ruin something slowly, especially by neglect or incompetence

“The company’s finances were being mangy, with losses mounting due to poor management.”