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scruffy

/skrʌfi/ adjective · British & US
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What does scruffy mean?

adjective

Having a rough or untidy appearance; shaggy or unkempt. Describing something that is in a poor or neglected state.

Example

"The scruffy dog wagged its tail as it ran through the park."

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