Associations to the word «Scruff»
Wiktionary
SCRUFF, noun. Someone with an untidy appearance
SCRUFF, noun. Stubble, facial hair (on males)
SCRUFF, noun. (obsolete) crust
SCRUFF, noun. (obsolete) scurf
SCRUFF, noun. The loose skin at the back of the neck of some animals.
SCRUFF, noun. (rare) The back of the neck, nape; also scruff of the neck.
SCRUFF, verb. To lift or carry by the scruff.
Dictionary definition
SCRUFF, noun. The back side of the neck.
Wise words
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