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scab over

[for a wound] to form a scab. The wound soon scabbed over and the injury was well on its way to healing. I hope this shaving cut scabs over before I have to leave for work.

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scab over

v.

To become covered by a scab: The wound scabbed over and eventually healed.

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scabbed

(ˈskæbd)

mod. cheated in a drug deal; having been sold bogus or inferior drugs. Bart got scabbed by a dealer who got arrested the next day.

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