scru
ffy
Comparative
scruffier
Superlative
scruffiest
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having an appearance that is untidy, dirty, or worn out
- After a long day of hiking, his clothes looked scruffy and covered in dust.
- The old dog had a scruffy coat, but he was full of energy and warmth.
- His scruffy beard and uncombed hair gave him a rugged, carefree look.
- She wore a scruffy pair of jeans and a faded T-shirt while painting the house.
- The small, scruffy bookstore on the corner was filled with charming, well-loved books.
Synonyms:
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(of a man's face) not having been shaved for a long time
- He hadn't shaved in days, leaving his scruffy face covered in stubble.
- The actor sported a scruffy beard for his role as a rugged mountain man.
- His scruffy appearance gave him a rough-around-the-edges charm that many found endearing.
- The young man's scruffy chin contrasted sharply with his neatly styled hair.
- Despite his scruffy appearance, he had a warm smile that instantly put people at ease.