scungy

/ ˈskʌndʒɪ /

adjective

1. informal.
   miserable; sordid; dirty

Word History and Origins

Origin of scungy¹

C20: of uncertain origin

Example Sentences

Three scungy, long-haired freaks glowered at me.

From Literature

I take the towels in the bathroom down as well as the fairly scungy tea towel in the kitchen.

From Literature