Associations to the word «Scuff»

Wiktionary

SCUFF, adjective. Caused by scraping, usually with one's feet.
SCUFF, verb. To mishit (a shot on a ball) due to poor contact with the ball.
SCUFF, verb. To scrape the feet while walking.
SCUFF, verb. To hit lightly, to brush against.
SCUFF, noun. The back part of the neck; the scruff.
SCUFF MARK, noun. A mark on something caused by something else scuffing against it.
SCUFF MARKS, noun. Plural of scuff mark

Dictionary definition

SCUFF, noun. A slipper that has no fitting around the heel.
SCUFF, noun. The act of scuffing (scraping or dragging the feet).
SCUFF, verb. Walk without lifting the feet.
SCUFF, verb. Get or become scuffed; "These patent leather shoes scuffed".
SCUFF, verb. Mar by scuffing; "scuffed shoes".
SCUFF, verb. Poke at with the foot or toe.

Wise words

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