scuffed; scuffing; scuffs
Definition of scuff
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a : 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
1 : cuff entry 3
2a : 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
scuff
nounDefinition of scuff (Entry 2 of 2)
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The first known use of scuff was in 1768
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