Scruffier: meaning, definitions and examples

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scruffier

 

[ ˈskrʌfiər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

appearance, condition

Scruffier is the comparative form of scruffy, describing something that is more untidy or unkempt than another. It can refer to physical appearance, clothing, or even the state of places or objects.

Synonyms

messier, rougher, shaggier

Examples of usage

  • He looked even scruffier than before.
  • The dog became scruffier after playing outside.
  • Her scruffier appearance surprised her friends.
  • The scruffier the clothes, the more comfortable they felt.
  • After weeks of neglect, the garden appeared scruffier.

Translations

Translations of the word "scruffier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desleixado

🇮🇳 अव्यवस्थित

🇩🇪 schmuddeliger

🇮🇩 kotor

🇺🇦 неохайний

🇵🇱 niechlujny

🇯🇵 乱雑な

🇫🇷 délabré

🇪🇸 desaliñado

🇹🇷 dağınık

🇰🇷 지저분한

🇸🇦 غير مرتب

🇨🇿 nepořádný

🇸🇰 neporiadny

🇨🇳 凌乱的

🇸🇮 neurejen

🇮🇸 óreiðulegur

🇰🇿 бұзылған

🇬🇪 შეშლილი

🇦🇿 qarışıqlıq

🇲🇽 desaliñado

Word origin

The word 'scruffy' derives from the mid-19th century British English, believed to have originated from the adjective 'scruff', which refers to something that is rough or shaggy. 'Scruff' itself is likely rooted in the Old Norse word 'scruf', meaning 'scruff' or 'loose skin.' Over time, the term evolved to describe a disheveled or unkempt appearance. As English evolved, the comparative form 'scruffier' was developed to indicate a greater degree of scruffiness than standard 'scruffy.' This evolutionary path reflects the language's adaptation and incorporation of colloquial terms to express varying degrees of characteristics.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,589, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.