Scruffy: meaning, definitions and examples

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scruffy

 

[ ˈskrʌfi ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

appearance

Shabby, unkempt, or untidy in appearance.

Synonyms

shabby, unkempt, untidy

Examples of usage

  • His scruffy clothes made him stand out at the formal event.
  • The old man had a scruffy beard and long, messy hair.
Context #2 | Adjective

person

Rough, unattractive, or unpleasant in character or behavior.

Synonyms

rough, unattractive, unpleasant

Examples of usage

  • The scruffy man at the bar was causing a scene.
  • She tried to avoid the scruffy neighbor who always complained.

Translations

Translations of the word "scruffy" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desalinhado

🇮🇳 असंगठित

🇩🇪 ungepflegt

🇮🇩 berantakan

🇺🇦 неохайний

🇵🇱 zaniedbany

🇯🇵 だらしない

🇫🇷 débraillé

🇪🇸 desaliñado

🇹🇷 dağınık

🇰🇷 지저분한

🇸🇦 غير مرتب

🇨🇿 zanedbaný

🇸🇰 zanedbaný

🇨🇳 邋遢

🇸🇮 zanemarjen

🇮🇸 óreiðulegur

🇰🇿 ұқыпсыз

🇬🇪 დაუსუფთავებელი

🇦🇿 baxımsız

🇲🇽 desaliñado

Etymology

The word 'scruffy' originated in the mid-19th century, possibly derived from the dialect word 'scruff' meaning 'rubbish'. Over time, it evolved to describe something shabby or unkempt. The use of 'scruffy' to refer to a person's appearance or character became popular in the 20th century.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,692, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.