Definition of scuff
intransitive verb
1a : to walk without lifting the feet : shuffleb : 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
2a : to scrape (the feet) along a surface while walking or back and forth while standingb : to poke at with the toe
3 : to scratch, gouge, or wear away the surface of scuffed my shoes
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Examples of scuff in a Sentence
She scuffed down the hall towards her room.
scuffed up her shoes by rubbing her feet under the rung of the chair
Origin and Etymology of scuff
origin unknown
First Known Use: 1768
scuff
Definition of scuff
Examples of scuff in a Sentence
She slid into her scuffs and headed into the kitchen.
1899
First Known Use of scuff
1899
SCUFF Defined for English Language Learners
scuff
playDefinition of scuff for English Language Learners
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: to make a mark or scratch in the surface of (something) by scraping it
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: to walk without lifting your feet : to drag your feet while you walk
scuff
Definition of scuff for English Language Learners
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: a mark that is made by scuffing something
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scuffs : slippers that are open at the heel
SCUFF Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of scuff for Students
scuffed
;scuffing
1 : to scrape the feet while walking
2 : to mark or scratch by scraping Don't scuff your good shoes.
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