Scuff
verb
To scrape or graze your feet along the ground while walking or running.
He scuffed his shoes as he walked along the gravel path.
Often appears as...
- scuff your shoes
- scuff up the floor
verb
To cause damage or marks on the surface of something by scraping it.
I scuffed the wall when I was moving the furniture.
Often appears as...
- scuff the wall
- scuff the furniture
noun
A scratch or mark made on a surface by scraping it.
She noticed a scuff on her new shoes.
Often appears as...
- scuff on the wall
- scuff on the shoes
verb
To distort a ball's path by scraping or grazing it, in sports.
The pitcher was caught scuffing the ball.
Often appears as...
- scuff the ball
- scuff a shot
Usage tips
Sports
verb
To scrape or graze your feet along the ground while walking or running.
He scuffed his shoes as he walked along the gravel path.
Often appears as...
- scuff your shoes
- scuff up the floor
verb
To cause damage or marks on the surface of something by scraping it.
I scuffed the wall when I was moving the furniture.
Often appears as...
- scuff the wall
- scuff the furniture
noun
A scratch or mark made on a surface by scraping it.
She noticed a scuff on her new shoes.
Often appears as...
- scuff on the wall
- scuff on the shoes
verb
To distort a ball's path by scraping or grazing it, in sports.
The pitcher was caught scuffing the ball.
Often appears as...
- scuff the ball
- scuff a shot
Usage tips
Sports
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Pro Tip 1/2Casual walking
Used to describe a relaxed or careless way of walking where feet drag.
He just scuffed along, hands in pockets, without a worry.
Pro Tip 2/2Worn-out shoes
Often refers to the condition of shoes after repeatedly scraping on the ground.
After months of playing, his sneakers were badly scuffed.
Pro Tip 1/2Casual walking
Used to describe a relaxed or careless way of walking where feet drag.
He just scuffed along, hands in pockets, without a worry.
Pro Tip 2/2Worn-out shoes
Often refers to the condition of shoes after repeatedly scraping on the ground.
After months of playing, his sneakers were badly scuffed.
Pro Tip 1/2Casual walking
Used to describe a relaxed or careless way of walking where feet drag.
He just scuffed along, hands in pockets, without a worry.
Pro Tip 2/2Worn-out shoes
Often refers to the condition of shoes after repeatedly scraping on the ground.
After months of playing, his sneakers were badly scuffed.
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Safari Live - Day 288 PIPE...
mud and I've noticed while I've been sitting here there are flies around the entrance to the den site itself I think there is a possibility that they're still here something a little bit scuffed about that although that could have just been washed in it's really
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 288 PIPE...
mud and I've noticed while I've been sitting here there are flies around the entrance to the den site itself I think there is a possibility that they're still here something a little bit scuffed about that although that could have just been washed in it's really
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Quote examples
John Roberts
American Judge
Justice Rehnquist was friendly and unpretentious. He wore scuffed Hush Puppy shoes. That was my first lesson. Clothes do not make the man. The Justice sported long sideburns and Buddy Holly glasses long after they were fashionable. And he wore loud ties that I am confident were never fashionable.
Quote examples
Nia Vardalos
Canadian Actress
I have found that every family has a strange remedy for any situation - from 'Use Fantastic to get the scuff off your patent leather shoes!' to 'Soak an aspirin in a glass of water to get rid of a migraine.
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Sean Evans
American Entertainer
White dude speed' is the kind of quickness that you see from a guy who's trying to beat the 'Do Not Walk' sign across the street. They're moving but not fast enough to scuff their boat shoes.
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Antony Johnston
British Writer
I like SF environments that seem used, and lived in, every day; not just rolled off a props truck. Look around you! Everything is scuffed, scratched, dinged, faded, even rusty.
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Brad Goreski
American Designer
A scuffed up shoe on the red carpet or at a big premiere is never okay! It can really alter the vibe of a trendy look.
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Martin Freeman
English Actor
Your slippers last a lot longer in your bedroom. On a film set, they do get very scuffed up.
Quote examples
John Roberts
American Judge
Justice Rehnquist was friendly and unpretentious. He wore scuffed Hush Puppy shoes. That was my first lesson. Clothes do not make the man. The Justice sported long sideburns and Buddy Holly glasses long after they were fashionable. And he wore loud ties that I am confident were never fashionable.
Quote examples
Nia Vardalos
Canadian Actress
I have found that every family has a strange remedy for any situation - from 'Use Fantastic to get the scuff off your patent leather shoes!' to 'Soak an aspirin in a glass of water to get rid of a migraine.
Quote examples
Sean Evans
American Entertainer
White dude speed' is the kind of quickness that you see from a guy who's trying to beat the 'Do Not Walk' sign across the street. They're moving but not fast enough to scuff their boat shoes.
Quote examples
Antony Johnston
British Writer
I like SF environments that seem used, and lived in, every day; not just rolled off a props truck. Look around you! Everything is scuffed, scratched, dinged, faded, even rusty.
Quote examples
Brad Goreski
American Designer
A scuffed up shoe on the red carpet or at a big premiere is never okay! It can really alter the vibe of a trendy look.
Quote examples
Martin Freeman
English Actor
Your slippers last a lot longer in your bedroom. On a film set, they do get very scuffed up.
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