scuffs

Drags feet along

Scuffs are marks left on a surface from rubbing or scraping—the kind of wear that accumulates on shoes, floors, or furniture: The hardwood was covered in scuffs from the chair legs.

As a verb, to scuff is to drag or scrape, especially feet: He scuffed along in his slippers.

Scuffs are also backless casual shoes or slippers.

action

scrape

Rub harshly against

  • dragResistance through fluid
  • shuffleRandomize by mixing
  • slideSmooth continuous movement

rub · grind · rasp · skid · scratch · brush · chafe · scoot · friction · contact

marks

scratch

Superficial wound or mark

smudge · nick · gouge · streak · spot · mar · graze · dent · ding · score

footwear

slippers

Soft indoor footwear

  • mulesEquine crossbreeds or smugglers
  • slidesMoves smoothly across surface
  • loafersLaceless slip-on shoes

moccasins · slip-ons · clogs · backless · sandals · flats · espadrilles · sneakers · trainers · ballet flats

wear

worn

Damaged by use

threadbare · battered · beat-up · distressed · used · patina · frayed · dingy · tattered · scruffy

Categories
Opposites
surface condition/damage

scuffspolished

Smooth, refined, accomplished

mint condition · immaculate · buffed · polish · shine

severity of damage

scuffsgouges

Carves or overcharges

dents · gashes · scratches · cracks · tears

movement quality

scuffsstrides

Extended, confident steps

marches · prances · struts · glides · treads lightly

Phrases
Family

scuffle, scuff, scuffed, scuffing, scuffer, unscuffed

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