Meaning of Scruff | Babel Free
skɹʌfDefinitions
-
Someone with an untidy appearance. countable, uncountable
- The loose skin at the back of the neck of some animals.
-
Stubble, facial hair (on males). countable, uncountable
-
The back of the neck, nape; also scruff of the neck. rare
-
Crust. countable, obsolete, uncountable
-
Scurf. countable, obsolete, uncountable
Equivalents
Examples
“That candidate will never get the job: he's a right scruff.”
“He grabbed his unruly child by the scruff of the neck, and took him home.”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
Know this word better than we do? Language is a living thing — help us keep it growing. Collaborate with Babel Free