Scuffed: meaning, definitions and examples

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scuffed

 

[ skสŒft ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

quality description

The term 'scuffed' refers to an object, often footwear or a surface, that has been marked, scratched, or damaged superficially. This term is commonly used to describe items that have been worn or used, showing signs of wear and tear.

Synonyms

damaged, marred, scratched, worn.

Examples of usage

  • His shoes looked scuffed after the hike.
  • The table had a scuffed finish from years of use.
  • She didnโ€™t mind her scuffed sneakers while playing.
  • The walls were scuffed from moving furniture.

Translations

Translations of the word "scuffed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น desgastado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เคฐเคพเคฌ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช abgerockt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ rusak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพัˆะบะพะดะถะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zniszczony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ‚ทใ‚“ใ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท abรฎmรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ daรฑado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bozuk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†์ƒ๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุงู„ู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ poลกkozenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ poลกkodenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ—ๆŸ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ poลกkodovan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skemmdur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะทะฐา›ั‹ะผะดะฐะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ–แƒแƒ แƒแƒšแƒ“แƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zษ™dษ™lษ™nmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ daรฑado

Etymology

The word 'scuffed' is derived from the verb 'scuff', which originally comes from the early 17th century. Initially, 'scuff' referred to a shuffling or scuffling movement, likely imitating the sound made when dragging feet or sliding shoes across a surface. The term has evolved to describe the resultant marks left on objects, particularly footwear and surfaces, when they come into contact with abrasive materials. The transition from a verb describing movement to an adjective describing a state of damage illustrates the evolving nature of language as it adapts to common usage. Through its various applications in colloquial speech, 'scuffed' has found a more significant place in contemporary language, especially in discussions about fashion and the condition of personal belongings.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,791, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.