scuff

Drag your feet

Scuff connects scraping contact with surfaces.

To scuff is to drag your feet while walking, or to scrape and mark a surface: He scuffed his new shoes on the pavement.

A scuff is the mark left behind—a shallow abrasion on leather, floors, or walls.

Scuffs are also backless casual shoes or slippers, named for the shuffling gait they encourage.

abrasion

scratch

Superficial wound or mark

  • scrapeRub harshly against
  • grazeFeed on growing plants
  • markVisible impression or sign

wear · rub · chafe · blemish · mar · nick · streak · roughen · score

gait

shuffle

Randomize by mixing

  • dragResistance through fluid
  • scrapeRub harshly against
  • slideSmooth continuous movement

trudge · shamble · slog · plod · lumber · slouch · schlep · limp · hobble · dragging feet

sound

scrape

Rub harshly against

  • shuffleRandomize by mixing
  • raspCoarse shaping tool
  • dragResistance through fluid

slide · swoosh · swish · grate · scratch · footstep

damage

scratch

Superficial wound or mark

  • markVisible impression or sign
  • scrapeRub harshly against
  • gougeConcave carving blade

nick · dent · chip · blemish · wear and tear

footwear

loafers

Laceless slip-on shoes

clogs · mules · slip-ons · flats · boat shoes · driving shoes · suede shoes · leather shoes · casual shoes · worn shoes

Categories
Opposites
surface condition/damage

scuffpolish

Smooth by rubbing

buff · shine · smooth · restore · refinish

manner of movement

scuffglide

Move with effortless continuity

float · slide · skim · breeze · waltz

degree of surface damage

scuffgouge

Concave carving blade

gash · scratch · scrape · score · groove

Phrases
Family

scuffle, scuffled, scuffling, scuffed, scuffing, scuffs, scuffler, scuffer, scuffmark

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G