1. Having, consisting of, or covered with scabs. 2. Affected with scab or scabies. 3.

What does it mean to call someone scabby?

The term “scab” is a highly derogatory and “fighting word” most frequently used to refer to people who continue to work when trade unionists go on strike action. This is also known as crossing the picket line and can result in their being shunned or assaulted.

What does scabby mean UK?

adjective. If a person, an animal, or a part of their body is scabby, it has scabs on it. He had short trousers and scabby knees. COBUILD Advanced English Dictionary.