Dictionary entryCEFR B2adjective

scruffy

IPA pronunciation: /ˈskrʌfi/

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Russian meaning

неряшливый, неопрятный

English definition

Untidy or shabby in appearance, often due to lack of care.

Example

He looked scruffy in his old jeans and unbuttoned shirt.

Collocations

scruffy appearance
scruffy clothes
look scruffy
scruffy beard

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