scruffy

[US]/ˈskrʌfi/
[UK]/ˈskrʌfi/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. dirty or untidy; compar. scruffier

Phrases & Collocations

scruffy clothes

Example Sentences

a scruffy appearance

a teenager in scruffy jeans and a baggy T-shirt.

Despite her scruffy clothes, there was an air of sophistication about her.

His scruffy appearance does not reflect his character.

I feel a bit self-conscious parking my scruffy old car.

The scruffy dog ran happily in the park.

He always wears scruffy clothes to work.

The old house had a scruffy garden full of weeds.

She tried to tidy up her scruffy appearance before the job interview.

The scruffy man asked for spare change on the street.

The scruffy backpack had seen better days.

Despite his scruffy appearance, he was actually a very talented artist.

The scruffy kitten was rescued from the streets and given a loving home.

The scruffy notebook was filled with doodles and notes.

She decided to adopt the scruffy stray cat and give it a better life.

Real-world Examples

I wouldn't want to appear too scruffy.

Source: 6 Minute English

Sarah thinks Mike is scruffy. -Which means not neat or clean.

Source: Six-Minute Basic Vocabulary

Yeah... everyone was wearing black! I felt really scruffy.

Source: Big City, Small World - English Radio Drama (British Accent)

It is run by a scruffy old man called Fagin.

Source: BBC Reading Classics to Learn Vocabulary

A very messy and scruffy Rob, if I may say so.

Source: BBC Authentic English

And they could use only a scruffy corner of it.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

Too old, too young, too scruffy, too stupid, and they won't do it.

Source: TED Talks (Video Edition) October 2017 Collection

Everyone's on the same side, except a few wet, long-haired scruffy art lovers!

Source: Yes, Minister Season 3

One look at his claws proved that Mack was a big, scruffy, BOY monster.

Source: Storyline Online English Stories

I know she's a bit scruffy but I'm sure she'll get you round the world.

Source: A bet.

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