scuff

1 a slipper that has no fitting around the heel [syn: mule, mules, scuffs]

2 the act of scuffing (scraping or dragging the feet)

1 walk without lifting the feet [syn: drag]

2 get or become scuffed; "These patent leather shoes scuffed"

3 mar by scuffing; "scuffed shoes"

4 poke at with the foot or toe

English

Pronunciation

• /skʌf/
• Rhymes: -ʌf

Adjective

1. Caused by scraping, usually with ones feet.

   Someone left scuff marks in the sand.

Verb

1. To mishit (a shot on a ball) due to poor contact with the ball.
2. To scrape the feet while walking.

Translations

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