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Scruff

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napenoun(anatomy) The back part of the neck.

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napenoun(anatomy) The back part of the neck.
scruffbagnoun(slang) A scruffy person or creature.
scruffballnoun(informal) Any scruffy creature.
scruffbucketnoun(informal, sometimes endearing) A scruffy or ill-kempt person; a ragamuffin.
scrungeverbTo scour (search) desperately for resources such as food or equipment.
scufflernounSomeone who scuffles.
scuzznoun(slang) A scuzzy thing, a disgusting substance, especially dirt or grime.
scruntverbTo beg or scrounge.
roughscuffnoun(US, informal) The lowest class of people; the rabble.
scungenoun(uncountable, slang) Muck, scum, dirt, dirtiness; also used attributively.
scuzzoidnoun(slang, derogatory) A dirtbag; a lowlife.
scurfnounThe flakes of skin that fall off as a result of a skin disease.
crustyHaving a crust, especially a thick one.
scragnoun(UK, slang, derogatory) A chav or ned; a stereotypically loud and aggressive person of lower social class.
untidy person
scabnounAn incrustation over a sore, wound, vesicle, or pustule, formed during healing.
scrubbernounA person or appliance that cleans floors or similar by scrubbing.
scrumpnoun(dialectal) A small apple.
scutnounA short, erect tail, as of a hare, rabbit, or deer.
ragtagUnkempt, shabby, or in a state of disrepair.

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