scuffed

[US]/skʌf/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. showing signs of wear and tear
v. walk dragging one's feet; cause to become worn out

Example Sentences

he scuffed his feet boyishly.

she scuffed along in her carpet slippers.

I accidentally scuffed the heel of one shoe on a paving stone.

The scuffed shoes needed to be polished.

His scuffed up knees showed that he had fallen.

The scuffed edges of the table gave it a rustic look.

She scuffed her new phone on the pavement.

The scuffed paint on the walls needed to be touched up.

He scuffed his shoes against the curb.

The scuffed corners of the book showed that it had been well-loved.

The scuffed surface of the table revealed its age.

She scuffed the floor with her heels as she walked.

The scuffed leather jacket gave him a rugged appearance.

Real-world Examples

And then I'm wearing my scuffed up " Doctor Martens" .

Source: Learn to dress like a celebrity.

Papa looked down at Marcenia's baseball cleats, which were already scuffed and dusted with field dirt.

Source: Storyline Online English Stories

She scuffed a toe amongst the rushes. " Needlework" .

Source: A Song of Ice and Fire: A Storm of Ice and Rain (Bilingual)

STEP 3 Remove small scuffs and marks with a pencil eraser.

Source: Beauty and Fashion English

Podrick scuffed at a rock with his boot. " As you say" .

Source: A Song of Ice and Fire: A Feast for Crows (Bilingual Edition)

She looked at Scarlett sideways and scuffed her feet and twisted her thin body.

Source: Gone with the Wind

Power connection, tiny little scuff marks around the edge of it.

Source: Sherlock Original Soundtrack (Season 1)

By scuffing him, which you would see your cat at home do.

Source: CNN 10 Student English January 2021 Collection

Wade edged closer to him, scuffing one foot and looking unhappy.

Source: Gone with the Wind

Then the rover is sanded to scuff the shiny, smooth aluminium which helps the paint adhere better.

Source: Perspective Encyclopedia of Technology

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