Mangy vs. Mangey — What's the Difference?

Having mange.

The mangey, mungey or mangay is a membranophone percussion instrument of Afghanistan and Pakistan. It consists of a large clay pot with a thin skin head stretched over the mouth, and fixed with cords.

Affected with, caused by, or resembling mange.

Alternative form of mangy

Shabby or squalid

Same as mangy.

Mean; contemptible.

Having many worn or threadbare spots in the nap;

Afflicted, or looking as if afflicted, with mange.

(by extension) Worn and squalid-looking; bedraggled or decrepit.

Infected with the mange; scabby.

Shabby; worn-out; seedy; run-down; squalid; as, a mangy old coat; a mangy tavern.

Having many worn or threadbare spots in the nap;