scuff Synonyms
Another word for scuff
• noun (Context 1)
A mark, graze, or superficial scratch left on a smooth surface by scraping or rubbing against something.
"A quick application of polish removed the dark scuff mark on the toe of her leather boot."
• verb (Context 2)
To mark, abrade, or roughen a smooth surface by scraping or brushing it against something hard.
"Try not to scrape the newly varnished hardwood floor when you move the heavy armchairs."
• verb (Context 3)
To walk without lifting the feet completely, dragging or scraping the soles along the ground.
"The tired child began to shuffle along the dusty sidewalk on the way home from school."
• noun (Context 4)
An act or sound of scraping or dragging the feet across the ground while walking.
"He heard the quiet shuffle of shoes on the gravel path outside the window."
• verb (Context 5)
To strike a ball poorly or awkwardly by grazing it or hitting the ground first (in sports such as football, cricket, or golf).
"The striker managed to break past the defenders, only to mishit his shot wide of the goalpost."
• noun (Context 6)
A flat-bottomed, backless slipper that slides onto the foot without a heel strap.
"She slipped her feet into a pair of warm terry-cloth scuffs before walking down to the kitchen."
Opposites of scuff
The opposite of scuff shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: