Scurfiest: meaning, definitions and examples

descriptive appearance

The term 'scurfiest' is a superlative form of the adjective 'scurfy', which describes something that is covered with or resembling scurf, a scale or flake that may become loose from the skin. It is often used to describe something that is particularly dirty or unkempt. This might refer to an object, a person’s appearance, or even a place that looks neglected and untidy. The connotation is negative, suggesting an extreme state of grubbiness or lack of care. Though not common in everyday language, it finds use in more descriptive or humorous contexts.

dirtiest, grimiest, messiest.

Examples of usage

• The cat looked the scurfiest of all the animals in the shelter.

• After a week of camping, my clothes had become the scurfiest they had ever been.

• He lived in the scurfiest apartment on the block, with piles of unwashed dishes.

• The barn was the scurfiest building on the farm, filled with dust and old hay.