Associations to the word «Scruff»

Wiktionary

SCRUFF, noun. Someone with an untidy appearance
SCRUFF, noun. Stubble, facial hair (on males)
SCRUFF, noun. (obsolete) crust
SCRUFF, noun. (obsolete) scurf
SCRUFF, noun. The loose skin at the back of the neck of some animals.
SCRUFF, noun. (rare) The back of the neck, nape; also scruff of the neck.
SCRUFF, verb. To lift or carry by the scruff.

Dictionary definition

SCRUFF, noun. The back side of the neck.

Wise words

Wisdom does not show itself so much in precept as in life - in firmness of mind and a mastery of appetite. It teaches us to do, as well as talk, and to make our words and actions all of a color.
Lucius Annaeus Seneca