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- Dictionaryscuff/skəf/
verb
- 1. scrape or brush the surface of (a shoe or other object) against something: "I scuffed the heel of my shoe on a stone"
noun
- 1. a mark made by scraping or grazing a surface or object: "dark colors don't show scuffs"
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The meaning of SCUFF is to walk without lifting the feet : shuffle. How to use scuff in a sentence.
SCUFF definition: 1. to make a rough mark on a smooth surface, especially on a shoe or floor: 2. to kick a ball…. Learn more.
to scrape or rub one's foot back and forth over something. to be or become marred or scratched by scraping or wear. (of machine parts, as gear teeth) to creep from pressure and friction so that ridges appear transversely to the direction of wear.
When you scuff something, you scrape it in a way that leaves a mark. You might walk very carefully down the street in your new red cowboy boots, being careful not to scuff the toes. You can scuff a floor by moving heavy furniture, or scuff your new leather backpack by dragging it on the sidewalk.
6 meanings: 1. to scrape or drag (the feet) while walking 2. to rub or scratch (a surface) or (of a surface) to become rubbed.... Click for more definitions.
to spoil or harm something slightly, especially the reputation of something or someone: A host of local controversies have scuffed the Republican brand name in Ohio.
Define scuff. scuff synonyms, scuff pronunciation, scuff translation, English dictionary definition of scuff. v. scuffed , scuff·ing , scuffs v. intr. To scrape the feet while walking; shuffle. v. tr. 1. To scrape with the feet. 2. To shuffle or shift , as in...
SCUFF meaning: 1 : to make a mark or scratch in the surface of (something) by scraping it; 2 : to walk without lifting your feet to drag your feet while you walk.
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