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scuffed

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/skʌft/

(scuff)

scrape or mark

Base Form	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Noun	Verb	Verb
scuff	scuffs	scuffed	scuffed	scuffing	scuffing	scuffed	scuffing

Etymology

Etymology Information

'scuff' originates from the Old Norse word 'skufa', meaning 'to push or shove'.

Historical Evolution

'skufa' transformed into the Middle English word 'scuffen', eventually becoming 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 scratch'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

past tense or past participle form of 'scuff'.

He scuffed his shoes while playing.

Adjective 1

having marks or scratches on the surface, often due to wear or damage.

The shoes looked old and scuffed.

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Last updated: 2025/01/23 06:07