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scruff Definition and Meaning in English (scruff definition)

noun
Synonyms:napeback of the neck
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Scruff definition: The loose skin at the back of an animal's neck, or the back of a person's neck.

Definitions of Scruff

  1. 1noun

    The loose skin at the back of an animal's neck, or the back of a person's neck.

Example Sentences

“The mother cat carried her kitten by the scruff of its neck.”

“He grabbed the dog by the scruff and pulled it back.”

Synonyms

napeback of the neck

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nounscruffiness
adjectivescruffy

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Scruff definition: The loose skin at the back of an animal's neck, or the back of a person's neck.
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'Scruff' translates to 'scruff' in English. Scruff definition: The loose skin at the back of an animal's neck, or the back of a person's neck.
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