a slipper that has no fitting around the heel
Used in a Sentence
scuff
How to use scuff in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for scuff.
Editorial note
There's the tiniest scuff on the screen, that's it.
Examples9
Definitions6
Parts of speech2
Quick take
a slipper that has no fitting around the heel
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of scuff gathered in one view.
the act of scuffing (scraping or dragging the feet)
walk without lifting the feet
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for scuff.
noun
a slipper that has no fitting around the heel
See also: mule
noun
the act of scuffing (scraping or dragging the feet)
verb
walk without lifting the feet
See also: drag
verb
get or become scuffed; "These patent leather shoes scuffed"
verb
mar by scuffing; "scuffed shoes"
verb
poke at with the foot or toe
Example sentences
There's the tiniest scuff on the screen, that's it.
In fact, could they one day become so cool that we'd get pre-scuffed iPhones?
Looked fine apart from a small scuff on the bevel, but the home button wasn't working.
Possibly her foot scraped his leg in the initial scuffle to pull her out of the car.
I know people are going to scuff at the $800 price tag, but frankly it CAN be justified for certain things.
At least with the Samsung phone if I scuff the back I can just a new one or even buy a nicer one to just replace it.
Out of left field contrarian thought: Is it conceivable at all that one day these scratches and scuff marks could be considered cool?
The sticker was off-center and poorly attached + the phone was missing some memorable scuff marks.
Either way, the female police officer noted evidence of the scuff, presumably on his uniform.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use scuff in a sentence?
There's the tiniest scuff on the screen, that's it.
What does scuff mean?
a slipper that has no fitting around the heel
What part of speech is scuff?
scuff is commonly used as noun, verb.