Scuffs Meaning in English
word · lemma: scuff
ˈskəf
SKUHFZ
skˈʌfs
SKUHFS
Definition
Scuffs are marks or scratches on a surface, especially from something being rubbed or scraped. 'Scuffs' can also refer to the act of dragging your feet along the ground.
Usage & Nuances
Most often used for light damage to shoes, floors, or furniture. Common phrases: 'scuff marks', 'scuffed shoes'. As a verb, to 'scuff' means to make these marks, or to walk dragging your feet ("don't scuff your shoes!"). Informal in tone.
Spanish: arañazos - rozadurasPortuguese (BR): arranhões - marcas (de arrastar)Portuguese (PT): arranhões - marcas (de arrastar)Chinese (Simplified): 擦痕 - 划痕Chinese (Traditional): 擦痕 - 刮痕Hindi: घिसावट - खरोंचArabic: خدوش - علامات احتكاكBengali: ঘষা দাগ - আঁচড়Russian: потёртости - царапиныJapanese: 擦り傷 - スカッフ（靴や床の汚れ）Vietnamese: vết trầy - vết xướcKorean: 흠집 - 긁힘Turkish: sürtük izleri - çizikUrdu: رگڑ کے نشان - خراشIndonesian: bekas gores - bekas lecet
Example Sentences
There are scuffs on my new shoes.
basic
The floor had scuffs after the party.
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She tries to clean the scuffs from her bag.
basic
Be careful not to get scuffs on the wooden table.
natural
He always gets scuffs on his sneakers from playing outside.
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If you drag your feet, you'll leave scuffs on the floor.
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