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Definition of Manginess
1. Noun. A lack of elegance as a consequence of wearing threadbare or dirty clothing.
Generic synonyms: Inelegance
Specialized synonyms: Raggedness
Derivative terms: Mangy, Seedy, Shabby, Sleazy
Definition of Manginess
1. n. The condition or quality of being mangy.
Definition of Manginess
1. Noun. The condition of being mangy ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Manginess
1. [n -ES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Manginess
Literary usage of Manginess
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Harper's New Monthly Magazine by Henry Mills Alden (1882)
"Charlotte made for the latter department, and when she was inside, Mr. Ray appeared
in person from the lumber-shop adjoining, which, despite its manginess, ..."
2. A Dictionary of the English Language by Samuel Johnson, John Walker, Robert S. Jameson (1828)
"MANGER, (mane'-jer) n. ». The place or vessel in which animals are fed with cora.
manginess, (mane'-je-nes) n. ». ..."
3. The New Family Receipt-book: Containing Eight Hundred Truly Valuable (1819)
"Oil of turpentine will likewise do so; but if there be any manginess, or the skin
be broken, it will give the animal much pain. caterpillars (such as are ..."
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