scruffy

adjective
UK: /ˈskrʌfi/
US: /ˈskrʌfi/

  1. Untidy and looking a little dirty.

    1. The dog was scruffy and needed a bath.
    2. His scruffy appearance didn't bother her; she liked his kind eyes.

  2. Shabby or worn out in appearance; not smart or well-kept.

    1. I found a scruffy old chair at the flea market.
    2. Despite its scruffy condition, the antique book was quite valuable.

Synonyms

shabby unkempt messy disheveled untidy

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "scruffy" in English means: Untidy and looking a little dirty., Shabby or worn out in appearance; not smart or well-kept..

The phonetic transcription of "scruffy" is /ˈskrʌfi/ in British English and /ˈskrʌfi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "scruffy": shabby, unkempt, messy, disheveled, untidy.

Example usage of "scruffy": "The dog was scruffy and needed a bath.". More examples on the page.