scruff
/skɹʌf/
noun
- 1
Someone with an untidy appearance.
“That candidate will never get the job: he's a right scruff.”
- 2
Stubble, facial hair (on males).
- 3
Crust.
- 4
Scurf.
noun
- 1
The loose skin at the back of the neck of some animals.
- 2
The back of the neck, nape; also scruff of the neck.
“He grabbed his unruly kid by the scruff of the neck, and took him home.”
verb
- 1
To lift or carry by the scruff.
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