scuff

• Nom désignant une pantoufle sans contrefort (type mule) ou une action de traîner les pieds en marchant ; également une éraflure ou marque due au frottement.

A noun referring to a type of backless slipper, or the act of scraping or dragging one's feet while walking.

1. Backless slipperB1informal

   A type of slipper that has no fitting around the heel, often worn indoors.

   Mule d'intérieur

   • She slipped her feet into her scuffs after coming home.
   • He bought a new pair of scuffs for lounging around the house.
   • The scuffs were comfortable but not suitable for outdoor use.

   Synonymesmuleslide

2. Scraping or dragging actionB1informal

   The act of scraping or dragging the feet, often resulting in a mark or sound.

   Frottement ou traînement des pieds

   • The scuff of his shoes on the pavement was loud.
   • She left a scuff on the floor by dragging her feet.
   • The scuff of the chair against the tile made an annoying noise.

   Synonymesdragscrapescratchshuffle

• Verbe désignant l'action de traîner les pieds en marchant ou d'endommager une surface par frottement ou rayure.

A verb used to indicate the act of dragging one's feet while walking, or to damage or mark a surface by scraping or rubbing.

1. Drag one's feetB1informal

   To walk without lifting the feet properly, causing a scraping sound.

   Traîner les pieds

   • He scuffed his feet along the dusty path.
   • The child scuffed his shoes on the pavement.
   • She scuffed across the floor in her slippers.

   Synonymesdragscrapeshambleshuffle

2. Become scratched or wornB1informal

   To become marked, scratched, or worn away by scraping or rubbing.

   s'écorcher, se rayer

   • The leather boots scuffed easily on the rough ground.
   • The paint on the door scuffed after years of use.
   • His new shoes scuffed the first time he wore them.

   Synonymesabradechafegrazescrapescratchwear

   Antonymespolish

3. Damage by scrapingB1informal

   To mar or damage the surface of something by scraping it against a rough object.

   Érafler en frottant

   • He scuffed the table leg when he moved it across the floor.
   • She scuffed the wall with her bicycle handlebars.
   • The movers scuffed the hardwood floor while carrying the sofa.

   Synonymesabradechafegrategrazeraspscourscrapescratch

   Antonymespolishprotectrepair

4. Poke with the footB2informal

   To poke or push at something with the foot or toe, often absentmindedly.

   Pousser du pied

   • He scuffed at the pebbles on the ground.
   • She scuffed the dirt with her toe while thinking.
   • The dog scuffed at the bowl with its paw.

   Synonymeskicknudgetoe