scaly

adjective, scal·i·er, scal·i·est.

1. covered with or abounding in scales or scale.
2. characterized by or consisting of scales; scalelike.
3. peeling or flaking off in scales.
4. Slang. shabby; despicable.

adjective scalier or scaliest

1. resembling or covered in scales
2. peeling off in scales

adj.also scaley, late 14c., from scale (n.1) + -y (2). Related: Scaliness. adj.

1. Covered or partially covered with scales.
2. Shedding scales or flakes; flaking.