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scuff

The correct spelling is scuff.

How to pronounce scuff

noun

IPA: /skʌf/

Say it like: Scu-ff

The correct spelling is scuff. (sometimes attributive) A mark left by scuffing or scraping. For example: "Someone left scuff marks in the sand."

Usage Examples

Someone left scuff marks in the sand.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.(sometimes attributive) A mark left by scuffing or scraping.
  2. 2.A scurf; a scale.
  3. 3.The back part of the neck; the scruff.

verb

  1. 1.To scrape the feet while walking.
  2. 2.To hit lightly, to brush against.
  3. 3.To mishit (a shot on a ball) due to poor contact with the ball.

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