— scrubbily , adv. — scrubbiness , n.
/skrub"ee/ , adj., scrubbier, scrubbiest .
1. low or stunted, as trees.
2. consisting of or covered with scrub, stunted trees, etc.
3. undersized or inferior, as animals.
4. wretched; shabby.
[ 1745-55; SCRUB 2 + -Y 1 ]