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scuff

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scuff  (skf)
v. scuffed, scuff·ing, scuffs
v.intr.
To scrape the feet while walking; shuffle.
v.tr.
1. To scrape with the feet.
2. To shuffle or shift (the feet), as in embarrassment.
3. To scrape and roughen the surface of.
n.
1. The act or sound of scraping especially with the feet.
2. A worn or rough spot resulting from scraping.
3. A flat backless house slipper.

[Probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse skfa, to push.]

scuffer n.

scuff
Verb
1. to drag (the feet) while walking
2. to scrape (one's shoes) by doing so
Noun
1. a mark caused by scuffing
2. the act or sound of scuffing [probably imitative]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.scuffscuff - a slipper that has no fitting around the heel
carpet slipper, slipper - low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors
2.scuff - the act of scuffing (scraping or dragging the feet)
wipe, rub - the act of rubbing or wiping; "he gave the hood a quick rub"
Verb1.scuff - walk without lifting the feet
scuffle, shamble, shuffle - walk by dragging one's feet; "he shuffled out of the room"; "We heard his feet shuffling down the hall"
2.scuff - get or become scuffed; "These patent leather shoes scuffed"
wear off, wear thin, wear down, wear out, wear - deteriorate through use or stress; "The constant friction wore out the cloth"
3.scuff - mar by scuffing; "scuffed shoes"
scratch up, scratch, scrape - cut the surface of; wear away the surface of
4.scuff - poke at with the foot or toe
kick - strike with the foot; "The boy kicked the dog"; "Kick the door down"
Translations
Spanish scuff [skʌf] vt [+ shoes, floor] → rayar
French scuff [skʌf] vtérafler
German scuff [skʌf] vt (shoes, floor) → abwetzen
Italian scuff [skʌf] vt [+ shoes] → consumare strascicando

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