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scuffly

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

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  • /ˈskʌfli/
  • rhymes with -ʌfli

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adj

Meaning 1

Resembling or characteristic of a scuffle.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • I heard a scuffly sound outside the front door.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From scuffle + -y.