scruffy

Meanings

• Adjective

  Unkempt or untidy in appearance.

  - "The stray dog was scruffy and looked neglected."
  - "The old man's clothes were scruffy and worn out."
  - "The scruffy garden was overgrown with weeds."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with scruffy
buffy , ruffy , roughie , cluffy

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Variants

List of all variants of scruffy that leads to same result
scruffier , scruffiest , scruffily , scruffiness , scruffinesses , scruffy

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally meant 'shaggy' or 'rough-haired'. Derived from Old English 'scrifan' meaning 'to tear, scratch, or mangle'.

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Trivia

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1. Scruffy is the name of a Pokémon.

2. In the Harry Potter series, 'scruffy' is the nickname given to Professor Snape by some students.

3. The term 'scruffy' has been used to describe various musical genres, including punk rock and indie folk.

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Related Concepts

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1. neat: Opposite of scruffy, meaning clean and orderly.

2. shaggy: Similar to scruffy, meaning having long, unkempt hair or fur.

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Culture

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In literature, 'scruffy' dogs have been portrayed as loyal companions and underdogs who overcome adversity. In music, 'scruffy' is a term used to describe a rough, unpolished sound.

How to Memorize "scruffy"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a dog with matted fur and dirt stains on its coat. Visualize the texture and appearance of the scruffy object or person.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'scruffy' with the feeling of disheveled or unkempt. Think of a character from a book or movie who embodies the scruffy trait.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Scruffy canines have matted coats' to help remember the definition.

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