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How to pronounce scuff in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms drag
Type of shuffle, scuffle, shamble
Derivation scuffer
Type Words
Synonyms mule
Type of slipper, carpet slipper
Type Words
Type of wear thin, wear, wear down, wear off, wear out


These patent leather shoes scuffed.
Type Words
Type of scratch up, scrape, scratch


scuffed shoes.
Type Words
Type of kick
Type Words
Type of rub, wipe

Examples of scuff

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If children scuff the already smudged surface near the free-throw line, so what?
From the denverpost.com
The next, you're trying not to scuff the counter making slaw with the mandoline.
From the philly.com
Make sure to scuff-sand your current painted surface before applying more paint.
From the dailyherald.com
When the cleaning was done, a long scuff mark made by moving furniture remained.
From the stltoday.com
They show her wearing a neck brace and with scuff marks on her face, arm and leg.
From the orlandosentinel.com
They could be seen pointing at the large circular scuff marks repeatedly found.
From the sportsillustrated.cnn.com
Minor scuff marks and surface scratches generally disappear during the process.
From the washingtonpost.com
Plus, many of our shoes have a scuff resistant finish that guards against wear.
From the menmedia.co.uk
Martinez used sandpaper to scuff up her hands, a pin to cut her lip, they allege.
From the sacbee.com
More examples
  • Mule: a slipper that has no fitting around the heel
  • Walk without lifting the feet
  • Get or become scuffed; "These patent leather shoes scuffed"
  • The act of scuffing (scraping or dragging the feet)
  • Poke at with the foot or toe
  • To mishit (a shot on a ball) due to poor contact with the ball; To scrape the feet while walking; Caused by scraping, usually with one's feet
  • (scuffed) referring to something that has been scratched or marked by contact with another object
  • (Scuffed) When the club hits the ground before it hits the ball. See Fat Shot.
  • (Scuffed) a leather-bound book that has been rubbed or peeled, torn, or gouged.