scruffs

/S K R AH1 F S/

noun

1
Someone with an untidy appearance.
“That candidate will never get the job: he's a right scruff.”
2
Stubble, facial hair (on males).
3
Crust.
4
Scurf.

noun

1
The loose skin at the back of the neck of some animals.
2
The back of the neck, nape; also scruff of the neck.
“He grabbed his unruly kid by the scruff of the neck, and took him home.”

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