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scuff

/skʌf/ verb, noun · British & US
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What does scuff mean?

verb, noun

To mark or damage the surface of something by scratching or rubbing against it. A scuff is a mark or scratch on a surface.

Example

"She scuffed her shoe on the sidewalk, leaving a mark on the pavement."

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