scuggery

/ˈskʌɡəri/

Definitions

1. noun

A state of disorder or disorganization; a place of squalor or neglect.

“The city’s scuggery was a reflection of its struggling economy.”

2. noun

A place where people gather, especially one that is rowdy or rough.

“The old pub was a scuggery at night, full of rowdy patrons.”

Synonyms

  • ghetto
  • slum

Antonyms

  • paradise
  • utopia