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Meaning of the word scruffy in English

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scruffy

US /ˈskrʌf.i/

UK /ˈskrʌf.i/

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Adjective

untidy and dirty

Example:

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He looked a bit scruffy in his old clothes.

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The dog was a small, scruffy terrier.

Synonym:

untidy messy dishevelled unkempt shabby

Antonym:

neat tidy clean smart

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