How to Use scuff in a Sentence

scuff

1 of 2 verb

• She scuffed down the hall towards her room.
• Years of wear and tear had scuffed the walls.
  — Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2025
• Messi steps up… and scuffs it wide.
  — Oliver Kay, New York Times, 24 June 2026
• And just like that, from scuffed to spotless.
  — Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 5 June 2026
• Furniture was moved around and there were scuff marks on the wall.
  — Alex Mann, Baltimore Sun, 21 June 2022
• When dry, lightly sand to scuff up the surface and help the paint grip.
  — Washington Post, 29 Mar. 2021
• The brand’s name then gets a repeat print on a midsole that comes out of the box scuffed.
  — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
• Pelé shot towards the unguarded goal—but scuffed his kick and missed.
  — The Economist, 7 June 2018
• Remove shoes while in the house to avoid scuffing up baseboards and floors.
  — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
• The idea is to scuff it up, so paint sticks better, not to remove the old finish.
  — Washington Post, 21 Mar. 2022
• Put a desk mat on your desktop to keep it scuff-free (and eliminate the need for a mouse pad).
  — Scott Gilbertson gear Team, WIRED, 29 Nov. 2022
• Just keep in mind that they can get scratched and become dull if dirt or debris scuffs them, so keep your floors clean.
  — Stefanie Waldek, House Beautiful, 25 July 2023
• Baseboards also tend to get scuffed a lot in an active household.
  — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 2025
• The hose nozzle feels solid in your hand, and it only got lightly scuffed when dropped.
  — Renee Freemon Mulvihill, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Apr. 2023
• Everybody has scuffed their knuckles on a cheese grater before.
  — Clark Collis, EW.com, 22 Apr. 2023
• Samsung says there’s a protective layer atop the glass and that’s what testers are able to scuff.
  — Sohee Kim, Bloomberg.com, 18 Feb. 2020
• Pitt’s screen presence has aged like a leather jacket, scuffed in all the right places and cooler than ever.
  — Michael Ordoña, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 June 2025
• The big Dutchman was only able to scuff a volley down the middle of the goal.
  — SI.com, 13 May 2018
• Kostyuk raised her hands and dropped to her knees after Paolini scuffed a shot on her second match point.
  — ABC News, 8 July 2026
• Get a few scratches or scuffs in the plastic and the look isn’t nearly as appealing.
  — Brad Moon, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2023
• The first requires viewers to don paper booties—presumably so as not to scuff the floors.
  — Ann Landi, WSJ, 20 Dec. 2021
• Police believe a rock was thrown at the passenger-side window, which had scuff marks on it.
  — Bob Sandrick, cleveland, 5 June 2020
• To ensure that the primer bonds to the wood and to any existing paint, lightly scuff up the surface first.
  — Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 30 Sep. 2019
• One of the suspect then kicked the driver’s Camaro, scuffing the bumper.
  — Law Enforcement, The Denver Post, 21 Mar. 2017
• The rubber sole doesn’t scuff—or wear down—easily, keeping the shoes looking clean.
  — John Vorwald, Robb Report, 18 Apr. 2023
• All of these products use an abrasive such as sandpaper to scuff away the outer layer of haze.
  — Michael Austin, Popular Mechanics, 1 Dec. 2017
• Anything white getting shuffled around at ground level—day after day—will end up dirty, scuffed, and stained with who knows what.
  — Brad Lanphear, Men's Health, 10 June 2023
• While effective in batting practice, the wheels on the machine scuff the surface of the ball from the very first pitch.
  — Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics, 12 Apr. 2022
• What to Consider The wheels scuffed and dented with rough handling.
  — Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2023
• Both suitcases stood up to our durability tests, but the lighter colors are prone to scuffing.
  — Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2023

scuff

2 of 2 noun

• She slid into her scuffs and headed into the kitchen.
• Use a sponge or cloth to buff out scuff marks.
  — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
• Some of the bags had light scuff marks that could be buffed out.
  — Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2024
• The one area to avoid, though, is using them to clean scuffs off walls.
  — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2025
• Suffice to say, my back and arm had matching scuffs.
  — Elaina Verhoff, Travel + Leisure, 23 Nov. 2025
• Reid always asks for a picture of shoe soles to check for scuff marks.
  — Laura Daily, Washington Post, 26 Sep. 2023
• The plastic glides save your wood floors from scratches and scuffs.
  — Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2025
• Lightly rub scuff marks to remove them.
  — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
• While scuffs and stains can happen, that's true of any light color.
  — Caroline Picard, House Beautiful, 10 May 2023
• The test laptop survived the drop in this bag, and came out with no scuffs and no marks.
  — Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 24 Apr. 2023
• And nothing ages one like smudges, smears, and scuff marks all over the walls and baseboards.
  — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
• We’re focused on bigger things right now than a little on-field scuff.
  — Scott Thompson, Fox News, 28 Aug. 2023
• Magic Eraser–style sponges help to buff out tougher stains and scuff marks.
  — Sara Rodrigues, House Beautiful, 6 Apr. 2021
• Patrice recognized her brown shoes with the scuffs painted over.
  — New York Times, 3 Mar. 2020
• After the game, Yelich showed off the bat, pointing at the scuffs on it.
  — C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2025
• Plus, there are four studs along the bottom to protect the leather from scratches and scuffs.
  — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
• Note that this excludes scratches, dents, dings, scuffs, stains and color changes.
  — Ashlea Halpern, wsj.com, 21 Oct. 2023
• These sprays and concentrates will make scuffs, dirt, patches, and spills a thing of the past.
  — Kelsey Mulvey, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2023
• Glover is far from the first to make sneakers intended to show their scuffs and stains as marks of pride.
  — Steff Yotka, Vogue, 18 Apr. 2019
• The man also was stumbling and attempted to wipe paint scuffs off his truck.
  — Bruce Geiselman, cleveland.com, 17 Feb. 2018
• The exterior is durable and holds up well to scuffs and scratches.
  — Michelle Rostamian, Peoplemag, 27 July 2023
• Tackle scuff marks and tough dirt and grime with a paste made of baking soda and water.
  — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
• Don’t create extra work for yourself by leaving scuff marks on the walls too.
  — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
• The car’s front license plate had a bike tire scuff mark and indentation.
  — Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 17 Apr. 2024
• Severe road rash and scuff marks on her heels also suggested she had been dragged.
  — Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 12 Mar. 2026
• Floors The cleaner can also be used to remove scuff marks from floors.
  — Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 30 Jan. 2026
• Any scuffs, marks, or streaks can reduce the value and become an eyesore.
  — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 19 July 2026
• The testers said the bag had no scuffs or scratches and the cloth material seems very durable.
  — Rebecca Carhart, Peoplemag, 14 July 2023
• Use a soft sponge with warm water to gently clean scuff marks without harming the paint.
  — Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 10 June 2026
• Use light pressure and repeat until the scuff mark has faded.
  — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2025