scuffed 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of scuffednext
as in roughened

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scuffed

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verb

past tense of scuff
1
as in scratched
to damage by rubbing against a sharp or rough surface scuffed up her shoes by rubbing her feet under the rung of the chair

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2
as in shuffled
to move heavily or clumsily the miners scuffed past in heavy boots

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  1. scratched
  2. shuffled
  3. uneven
  4. scraped
Verb
  • Wall Street scratched their heads in June when it was announced Sony was taking Alamo in the midst of talks with Skydance.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2024
  • Be careful when using this mixture, as diluted vinegar can dissolve the finish that protects the wood and leave the piece cloudy, dull, or scratched.
    Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of scratched
Verb
  • Paramount shuffled the dates for several other 2025 films.
    Jordan Moreau, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The board was shuffled to be more Altman-friendly and several directors who opposed him were forced out.
    Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of shuffled
Adjective
  • The move relegates Miller Moss to a reserve role after nine uneven starts this season.
    Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
  • But the reality has been far more sluggish, marked by incremental progress and uneven adoption.
    Zennon Kapron, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of uneven
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  • People and organizations whose work has been scraped argue their copyright is being infringed in the process.
    Kali Hays, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Cast iron is traditionally wiped down or scraped clean rather than submerged in water, while ceramic or aluminum can often be cleaned in a dishwasher.
    Alida Nugent, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of scraped
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scuff

scuffed

scuffed (up)

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