scuff
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B2
/skʌf/
scrape or mark
Etymology
Etymology Information
'scuff' originates from the Scandinavian language, specifically the word 'skuffa,' where 'skuffa' meant 'to push or shove.'
Historical Evolution
'skuffa' transformed into the Middle English word 'scuffen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'scuff.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to push or shove,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to scrape or brush against something.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a mark or scratch caused by scraping or brushing against something.
There was a scuff on the floor from moving the furniture.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45