scruffs
Backs of necks
Scruffs is the plural of scruff, which names the back of the neck, especially the loose skin there.
To grab someone or something by the scruff of the neck is to seize them firmly from behind—the way a mother cat carries kittens or a person removes an unwanted guest.
Scruff can also mean an unkempt or scruffy person: a couple of scruffs loitering outside the shop.
Disordered, especially hair
- unkemptUntidy in appearance
- messyLacking order or neatness
- rumpledCrinkled from neglect
- shaggyLong, coarse, untidy
sloppy · mussed · bedraggled · ragged · frayed · tangled · windswept · frowsy
Able to withstand use
- sturdySolidly built, durable
- toughDurable and strong
- hard-wearingResistant to damage
- resilientAble to recover quickly
robust · workwear · heavy-duty · utilitarian · practical · rough · worn · weathered
tousled
Disordered, especially hair
shaggy · sloppy · mussed · bedraggled · ragged · frayed · tangled · windswept · frowsy · grungy
neck
Head-body junction
hold · kitten · puppy · lift · carry · mother · loose skin · handle · restrain · dangle
durable
Able to withstand use
- sturdySolidly built, durable
- toughDurable and strong
- hard-wearingResistant to damage
resilient · robust · workwear · heavy-duty · utilitarian · practical · rough · worn · weathered · distressed
laidback
Relaxed and unhurried
leisurely · nonchalant · carefree · unpretentious · unfussy · slouchy · comfy · simple · chill · unhurried
scruffsdandies
Fashion-obsessed elegant men
toffs · fops · fashionistas · nobs · swells
scruffsthroat
Neck's inner passage
Adam's apple · gullet · larynx · windpipe · jugular
scruffsSunday best
Finest clothing, special occasions
finery · formal wear · dress clothes · evening wear · glad rags
- scruffy chicIntentionally tousled fashion aesthetic
scruffy, scruff, scruffiness, scruffier, scruffed, scruffiest, scruffing