Scruffy

Pronunciation: /ˈskrʌfi/

Definitions of scruffy

adjective adjective describes a noun or pronoun, in this case 'scruffy' describes something untidy or unkempt in appearance

Example Sentences

A1 The dog had a scruffy coat.

A2 She wore a scruffy old t-shirt to the party.

B1 The scruffy man asked for spare change on the street corner.

B2 The scruffy appearance of the building made it look abandoned.

C1 Despite his scruffy appearance, he was actually a successful businessman.

C2 The scruffy furniture in the waiting room gave it a cozy, lived-in feel.

Examples of scruffy in a Sentence

formal The man's appearance was scruffy, with unkempt hair and wrinkled clothing.

informal I always feel a bit scruffy after a long day at work.

slang That guy is so scruffy, he never bothers to shave or comb his hair.

figurative The old abandoned house had a scruffy exterior, with peeling paint and overgrown bushes.

Grammatical Forms of scruffy

• past tense: scruffed
• plural: scruffies
• comparative: scruffier
• superlative: scruffiest
• present tense: scruffs
• future tense: will scruff
• perfect tense: have scruffed
• continuous tense: is scruffing
• singular: scruffy
• positive degree: scruffy
• infinitive: to scruff
• gerund: scruffing
• participle: scruffed

Origin and Evolution of scruffy

First Known Use: 0017 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'scruffy' is believed to have originated from the Middle English word 'scruff', which referred to a piece of skin or hide.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'scruffy' evolved to describe someone or something untidy, unkempt, or shabby in appearance.