scuffed; scuffing; scuffs
1
a
: to walk without lifting the feet : shuffle
b
: to poke or shuffle a foot in exploration or embarrassment
2
: to become scratched, chipped, or roughened by wear
a countertop that won't scuff
1
2
a
: to scrape (the feet) along a surface while walking or back and forth while standing
b
: to poke at with the toe
3
: to scratch, gouge, or wear away the surface of
scuffed my shoes
Synonyms
Examples of scuff in a Sentence
Verb
She scuffed down the hall towards her room.
scuffed up her shoes by rubbing her feet under the rung of the chair
Noun
She slid into her scuffs and headed into the kitchen.
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Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 14 Jan. 2025
The ceiling panels are scuffed, the walls are decorated with movie posters, and the desks are dotted with equipment, knickknacks, and struggling houseplants.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 23 Jan. 2025
Brian Westover, PCMAG, 8 Jan. 2025
Measuring roughly the same size as a smartphone, the charger easily fits in a travel purse, and its rubbery finish helps it to resist those pesky scuffs.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
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Verb
The confirmation fireworks ahead will test Democrats’ skills at scuffing up the public perception of Trump’s executive branch, even if controversial picks win confirmation.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 14 Jan. 2025
The ceiling panels are scuffed, the walls are decorated with movie posters, and the desks are dotted with equipment, knickknacks, and struggling houseplants.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 23 Jan. 2025
Noun
The result of a complex physical and chemical treatment process, the finish gets its name for its ceramic-like feel and matte finish while resisting scratches and scuffs.
—Brian Westover, PCMAG, 8 Jan. 2025
Measuring roughly the same size as a smartphone, the charger easily fits in a travel purse, and its rubbery finish helps it to resist those pesky scuffs.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
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“Scuff.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scuff. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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