English Explanatory Dictionary

scruff

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Someone with an untidy appearance.
  2. Stubble, facial hair (on males).
  3. Crust.
  4. Scurf.
noun
  1. The loose skin at the back of the neck of some animals.
  2. The back of the neck, nape; also scruff of the neck.
verb
  1. To lift or carry by the scruff.

Pronunciation

/skɹʌf/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-scruff.wav /skɹɐf/ /skɹʊf/

Word forms

scruff scruffs scruffing scruffed

Etymology

See scurf.

Synonyms

nape nucha nuchal withers

Related words

scuff

Derived words

Apple scruff scruffy
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