Scruff in English dictionary

  • scruff

    Meanings and definitions of "Scruff"

    • (obsolete) crust
    • (Also scruff of the neck) The skin at the back of the neck, the back of the neck, nape.
    • To lift or carry by the scruff.
    • noun
      The loose skin at the back of the neck of some animals.
    • noun
      (rare)
      The back of the neck, nape; also scruff of the neck.
    • noun
      Someone with an untidy appearance.
    • noun
      Stubble, facial hair (on males).
    • noun
      (obsolete)
      Crust.
    • noun
      (obsolete)
      Scurf.
    • verb
      To lift or carry by the scruff.
    • The back of the neck
    • noun
      the back side of the neck

    Synonyms of "Scruff" in English dictionary

    back end, nape, rear are the top synonyms of "Scruff" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of Scruff

    • scruff ( third-person singular simple present scruffs, present participle scruffing, simple past and past participle scruffed)
    • scruff ( plural  scruffs)
    • scruff (plural scruffs)
    • scruff (third-person singular simple present scruffs, present participle scruffing, simple past and past participle scruffed)
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