Scruffs

noun

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

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 kid by the scruff of the neck, and took him home."

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