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Meaning of
scruff
in English
scruff
us
//skrʌf//
uk
//skrʌf//
#uncommon
Past Tense
scruffed
Participle Verb
scruffing
Third Person Singular
scruffs
Definitions
Noun
an
untidy
or
unkempt
person
;
rough
appearance
The
scruff
of
the
city
streets
was
a
common
sight
.
stubble
or
facial
hair
on
men
His
scruff
made
him
look
like
a
rugged
outdoorsman
.
loose
skin
at
an
animal's
neck
The
veterinarian
checked
the
dog's
scruff
for
any
signs
of
injury
.
Verb
to
lift
by
the
neck
skin
She
gently
scruffed
the
kitten
to
examine
its
ears
.
Compounds / Phrases
scruff of the neck