Meaning & Definition of word "Mange"
Mange
/mændʒ/
noun:
- 1. A skin disease caused by parasitic mites, characterized by itching and loss of hair.
- Example: The dog was diagnosed with mange, which caused it to lose patches of fur.
- 2. Infestation of animals with mange mites.
- Example: The farm had to be quarantined due to an outbreak of mange among the livestock.
- 3. A disheveled appearance in animals due to this disease.
- Example: The stray cat looked unhealthy and was suffering from mange.
Etymology
●Middle English, from Anglo-French 'mange' meaning 'to eat'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
mange mange:
A colloquial expression referring to the condition of having mange or looking unkempt.
mange on:
To continue living despite difficult conditions, akin to an animal suffering from mange.
Related Words
scabies:
A contagious skin condition caused by mites.
dermatitis:
Inflammation of the skin.
mite:
A tiny arthropod that can cause skin conditions.
Slang Meanings of mange
Meaning: To look rough or unkempt, akin to how animals with mange may appear.
● Example Sentence: After camping for a week, he looked like he had a case of mange.
Meaning: To suffer from neglect or poor conditions.
● Example Sentence: That old car is really mangy; it hasn't been taken care of.