scuff (Meaning)
scuff (n)
a slipper that has no fitting around the heel
the act of scuffing (scraping or dragging the feet)
scuff (v)
walk without lifting the feet
get or become scuffed
mar by scuffing
poke at with the foot or toe
scuff (n.)
The back part of the neck; the scruff.
scuff (v. i.)
To walk without lifting the feet; to proceed with a scraping or dragging movement; to shuffle.
Synonyms & Antonyms of scuff
scuff Sentence Examples
- The child's scuffed shoes indicated a day spent playing rough.
- The walls were scuffed and scratched from years of use.
- The maintenance worker scuffed up the floor while moving a heavy object.
- The dog's paws scuffed up the carpet as it ran through the house.
- The leather briefcase had a scuff on its corner, adding character to its appearance.
- The basketball dribbled across the court, leaving behind a scuff mark.
- The scuffed knees of the skateboarder told the tale of a hard fall.
- The car's paint job was scuffed after a minor accident.
- The shoes left scuff marks on the polished floor, much to the housekeeper's dismay.
- The antique table had a few scuffs, hinting at its long and eventful history.
FAQs About the word scuff
a slipper that has no fitting around the heel, the act of scuffing (scraping or dragging the feet), walk without lifting the feet, get or become scuffed, mar by
scrape,scratch,graze, abrade, bruise, fret, skin, chafe, lacerate, cut
soften,soften, polish, smooth, polish, smooth,wax, wax,
The child's scuffed shoes indicated a day spent playing rough.
The walls were scuffed and scratched from years of use.
The maintenance worker scuffed up the floor while moving a heavy object.
The dog's paws scuffed up the carpet as it ran through the house.
