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Meaning ofscruffin English

scruff

us//skrʌf//uk//skrʌf//

Past Tensescruffed
Participle Verbscruffing
Third Person Singularscruffs

Definitions

Noun
1. an untidy or unkempt person; rough appearance
  The scruff of the city streets was a common sight.
2. stubble or facial hair on men
  His scruff made him look like a rugged outdoorsman.
3. loose skin at an animal's neck
  The veterinarian checked the dog's scruff for any signs of injury.
Verb
1. to lift by the neck skin
  She gently scruffed the kitten to examine its ears.

Compounds / Phrases

scruff of the neck