scaly /ˈskeɪli/adjective 4noun 1forms 3 adjective4 •Covered or abounding with scales.If the lids of the eyes become inflamed and scaly, do not seek to remove the scales roughly, for they will bring the lashes with them. — 1876 •Composed of scales lying over each other. •Resembling scales, laminae, or layers. •(vulgar, old-fashioned) low, mean. noun1 •(South-Africa) The scaly yellowfish (Labeobarbus natalensis). formsscalies · scalier · scaliest
