Scruff

Noun

Definitionen

1.NounSomeone with an untidy appearance.

"That candidate will never get the job: he's a right scruff."

2.NounStubble, facial hair (on males).

3.NounCrust.

4.NounScurf.

5.NounThe loose skin at the back of the neck of some animals.

6.NounThe back of the neck, nape; also scruff of the neck.

"He grabbed his unruly child by the scruff of the neck, and took him home."

7.VerbTo lift or carry by the scruff.

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