scruff

[ skruhf ]

/ skrʌf /

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noun

the nape or back of the neck.

Origin of scruff

1780–90; variant of dial. scuff, scuft<Dutch schoft horse's withers

Words nearby scruff

scrub suit, scrub turkey, scrub typhus, scrub-up, scrubwoman, scruff, scruffy, scrum, scrum half, scrummage, scrummie

Definition for scruff (2 of 2)

scruff²

[ skruhf ]

/ skrʌf /

noun Metallurgy.

(in tin-plating) dross formed in the bath.

Origin of scruff

metathetic variant of scurf

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Example sentences from the Web for scruff

He identifies as transgender on Scruff but not always on Grindr.
Grindr’s Trans Dating Problem|David Levesley|January 9, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Scruff believes that sex is not the primary concern of users.
Grindr’s Trans Dating Problem|David Levesley|January 9, 2015|DAILY BEAST
At the end of the month, participants, called Mo Bros and their supporters, Mo Sistas, shave their scruff and have a party.
Behind the Movember Movement’s Fight to Keep Charity Tied to Mustache|Kevin Fallon|November 23, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Miss Greeby lifted him off the sofa by the scruff of the neck.
Red Money|Fergus Hume

We took him ignominiously by the scruff of the neck, haled him to camp, and dumped him down on Billy.
The Land of Footprints|Stewart Edward White
He was well-nigh as powerless against a strong opponent in this position as is a puppy that is held up by the scruff of the neck.
Lad: A Dog|Albert Payson Terhune
Then he grabbed Cullen by the scruff of the neck and sent him spinning into the arms of Seth.
Boy Scouts on the Great Divide|Archibald Lee Fletcher
Mirestone held the goat by the scruff of his neck and fastened a halter about him.
The White Feather Hex|Don Peterson

British Dictionary definitions for scruff (1 of 2)

scruff¹

/ (skrʌf) /

noun

the nape of the neck (esp in the phrase by the scruff of the neck)

Word Origin for scruff

C18: variant of scuft, perhaps from Old Norse skoft hair; related to Old High German scuft

British Dictionary definitions for scruff (2 of 2)

scruff²

/ (skrʌf) /

noun

informal an untidy scruffy person

informal a disreputable person, ruffian

another name for scum (def. 3)

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	scruff
释义	scruff ¹ [ skruhf ] / skrʌf / SEE SYNONYMS FOR scruff ON THESAURUS.COM noun the nape or back of the neck. Origin of scruff ¹ 1780–90; variant of dial. scuff, scuft<Dutch schoft horse's withers Words nearby scruff scrub suit, scrub turkey, scrub typhus, scrub-up, scrubwoman, scruff, scruffy, scrum, scrum half, scrummage, scrummie Definition for scruff (2 of 2) scruff² [ skruhf ] / skrʌf / noun Metallurgy. (in tin-plating) dross formed in the bath. Origin of scruff ² metathetic variant of scurf Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for scruff He identifies as transgender on Scruff but not always on Grindr. Grindr’s Trans Dating Problem\|David Levesley\|January 9, 2015\|DAILY BEAST Scruff believes that sex is not the primary concern of users. Grindr’s Trans Dating Problem\|David Levesley\|January 9, 2015\|DAILY BEAST At the end of the month, participants, called Mo Bros and their supporters, Mo Sistas, shave their scruff and have a party. Behind the Movember Movement’s Fight to Keep Charity Tied to Mustache\|Kevin Fallon\|November 23, 2012\|DAILY BEAST Miss Greeby lifted him off the sofa by the scruff of the neck. Red Money\|Fergus Hume We took him ignominiously by the scruff of the neck, haled him to camp, and dumped him down on Billy. The Land of Footprints\|Stewart Edward White He was well-nigh as powerless against a strong opponent in this position as is a puppy that is held up by the scruff of the neck. Lad: A Dog\|Albert Payson Terhune Then he grabbed Cullen by the scruff of the neck and sent him spinning into the arms of Seth. Boy Scouts on the Great Divide\|Archibald Lee Fletcher Mirestone held the goat by the scruff of his neck and fastened a halter about him. The White Feather Hex\|Don Peterson British Dictionary definitions for scruff (1 of 2) scruff¹ / (skrʌf) / noun the nape of the neck (esp in the phrase by the scruff of the neck) Word Origin for scruff C18: variant of scuft, perhaps from Old Norse skoft hair; related to Old High German scuft British Dictionary definitions for scruff (2 of 2) scruff² / (skrʌf) / noun informal an untidy scruffy person informal a disreputable person, ruffian another name for scum (def. 3) Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to scruff froth, collar, residue, crust, dross, spume, waste, algae, film, strait, cape, cervix, nape, isthmus
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scruff

noun

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Definition for scruff (2 of 2)

noun Metallurgy.

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noun

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noun

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