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| scuff [ skuf ] |
transitive and intransitive verb (past and past participle scuffed, present participle scuff·ing, 3rd person present singular scuffs) |
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1. scrape or rub: to scrape, rub, or wear away the surface of something, or become scraped, rubbed, or worn with use
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2. scrape feet while walking: to scrape the feet on the ground while standing or walking, or walk in a manner that makes the feet scrape
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3. U.S. poke foot: to move or shift the foot tentatively in embarrassment or exploration
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noun (plural scuffs) |
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1. act of scuffing: a scraping or shuffling movement or sound
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2. mark from scraping or rubbing: a mark or scratch made by scuffing
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3. flat shoe: a flat-soled shoe with no strap or back
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| [Late 16th century. Probably < N Germanic] |
