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   scruffy

   /ˈskrʌfi/

   adjective

   • 1. shabby and untidy or dirty: "a teenager in scruffy jeans and a baggy T-shirt"
   • 2. (of a man's face) having short, bristly hairs as a result of not having been shaved for a while: "his employer has got used to seeing his face becoming scruffier each spring"

   Word Origin mid 17th century (in the sense ‘covered with scurf’): from scruff ‘scurf’, variant of scurf, + -y1. The sense ‘shabby’ dates from the late 19th century.

   Derivatives

   • 1. scruffily adverb
   • 2. scruffiness noun

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   What is scruffy?

   • An imaginative human being who is big and tall. Example: "Joe was a giant. He was taller than everyone in the city." Something that is untidy or dirty looking. Example: "She had the scruffiest pair of shoes." Someone who looks good in appearance.

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   What is a synonym for Scruffy?

   • (comparative scruffier, superlative scruffiest) dirty or untidy in appearance synonym shabby He looked a little scruffy. There was a gang of scruffy kids hanging around. Questions about grammar and vocabulary? Find the answers with Practical English Usage online, your indispensable guide to problems in English.

   scruffy adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes

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   What is the meaning of Scruff?

   • 1. verb, informal To seize (an animal) by the loose skin at the back of its neck. The dog just kept barking and barking until Dad finally scruffed him and put him out into the yard. The mama cat scruffed her whimpering kitten and carried it away. 2. verb, slang To handle or push around (someone) in a rough physical manner; to manhandle (someone).

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   What does it mean if a person has a scruffy face?

   • The scruffy, careless good looks seemed to change, in some subtle way, like a mask that shrinks to fit the changing face beneath. You have a quiet inner confidence and a subtle way of letting people know you mean business. Something that is subtle is not immediately obvious or noticeable. [...] Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSCRUFFY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Scruffy means untidy, dirty, or messy. It can describe a person, a place, or a thing. See how to use scruffy in sentences and compare it with synonyms and antonyms.

   • English (US)

     SCRUFFY meaning: 1. untidy and looking a little dirty : 2....

   • Znaczenie Scruffy, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     SCRUFFY definicja: 1. untidy and looking a little dirty : 2....

   • Scruffy: Czech Translation

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   • Scruffy: French Translation

     SCRUFFY translate: négligé, crasseux. Learn more in the...

   • Scruffy in Spanish

     SCRUFFY translate: dejado, destartalado, desaliñado, sucio,...

   • Simplified

     SCRUFFY translate: 邋遢的，不整洁的. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Indonesian Translation

     scruffy translate: dekil. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Traditional

     SCRUFFY translate: 邋遢的，不整潔的. Learn more in the Cambridge...

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › scruffyScruffy Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Apr 16, 2016 · Scruffy means unkempt, slovenly, or shaggy. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related articles of scruffy on Merriam-Webster.com.

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   Scruffy definition: untidy; shabby.. See examples of SCRUFFY used in a sentence.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSCRUFFY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Someone or something that is scruffy is dirty and untidy. ...a young man, pale, scruffy and unshaven. ...a scruffy basement flat in London. Synonyms: shabby, untidy, ragged, rundown More Synonyms of scruffy. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › scruffyScruffy - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of scruffy. adjective. shabby and untidy. “a surge of ragged scruffy children”. synonyms: seedy. worn. affected by wear; damaged by long use. Pronunciation. US.

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   Scruffy means dirty or untidy in appearance, often used to describe clothes or people. Learn how to use this informal adjective with synonyms, collocations and pronunciation tips.

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › scruffyScruffy - definition of scruffy by The Free Dictionary

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   Scruffy means shabby, untidy, or scaly. Find out the origin, usage, and examples of this adjective, as well as related words and translations.