scabby

/ˈskæbi/

Definitions

1. adjective

covered or marked with scabs or patches of dead skin, especially as a result of skin disease or injury

“The scabby patches on his knees were a sign of his eczema.”

2. noun

a patch of dead skin, especially one that has fallen off as a result of skin disease or injury

“The doctor examined the scabby that had formed on her child’s elbow.”

Synonyms

  • cracked
  • crusty
  • fissured

Antonyms

  • healthy
  • smooth