scruffy meaning

UK /ˈskrʌfi/ US /ˈskrʌfi/ 2 syllables

scruffy (adjective): shabby and untidy.

Definition of scruffy

  1. shabby and untidy
    • a surge of ragged scruffy children
    • he was soiled and seedy and fragrant with gin

    Synonyms: seedy

    Similar: worn

How to pronounce scruffy

scruffy is pronounced /ˈskrʌfi/ in British English and /ˈskrʌfi/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Words that rhyme with scruffy

Scrabble score: 18 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SC · words ending in FY · 7-letter words

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