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scruffy

UK/ˈskɹʌf.i/ US/ˈskɹaf.i/ uncommon informal slang

adjective

1.

shabby and untidy

  • “a surge of ragged scruffy children”
  • “he was soiled and seedy and fragrant with gin” Mark Twain
Synonyms
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Origin

From scruff + -y.

Phrases

  • scruffy chic

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