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matty

adj.
C2 Proficiency US //ˈmæti// mat·ty

adj. tangled or knotted together in a thick, messy way. You usually use this to describe hair or animal fur that has not been brushed.

adj. tangled or knotted into a thick, dense mass. Often describes unkempt hair, wool, or animal fur; frequently used as a synonym for 'matted' in specific dialects or informal contexts.


SIMPLE

The stray dog had very matty fur.

CONTEXTUAL

After a week of camping without a brush, her hair became quite matty and difficult to comb.

COMPLEX

The sheep's wool was so matty from the damp winter that the shearers had to work with extreme caution to avoid nicking the skin.

Usage

Often used interchangeably with 'matted'; typically precedes the noun it modifies.

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