First Known Use: 1768
Dictionary
1scuff
verb \ˈskəf\
: to make a mark or scratch in the surface of (something) by scraping it
: to walk without lifting your feet : to drag your feet while you walk
Full Definition of SCUFF
intransitive verb
1
a : to walk without lifting the feet : shuffle b : to poke or shuffle a foot in exploration or embarrassment
2
: to become scratched, chipped, or roughened by wear <a countertop that won't scuff>
transitive verb
1
: 3cuff
2
a : to scrape (the feet) along a surface while walking or back and forth while standing b : to poke at with the toe
3
: to scratch, gouge, or wear away the surface of <scuffed my shoes>
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Origin of SCUFF
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Related to SCUFF
2scuff
noun
: a mark that is made by scuffing something
scuffs : slippers that are open at the heel
Full Definition of SCUFF
1
a : a noise of or as if of scuffing b : the act or an instance of scuffing c : a mark or injury caused by scuffing
2
: a flat-soled slipper without quarter or heel strap — compare mule
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First Known Use of SCUFF
1899
SCUFF Defined for Kids
scuff
verb \ˈskəf\
scuffedscuff·ing
Definition of SCUFF for Kids
1
: to scrape the feet while walking
2
: to mark or scratch by scraping <Don't scuff your good shoes.>
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