scuff

• Substantivo que designa um tipo de chinelo sem calcanhar (tamancão) ou o ato de arrastar os pés ao andar; também pode indicar um arranhão ou desgaste superficial causado pelo atrito.

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.

   Chinelo sem calcanhar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosmuleslide

2. Scraping or dragging actionB1informal

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

   Arrastar dos pés

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdragscrapescratchshuffle

• Verbo usado para indicar o ato de arrastar os pés ao andar ou de danificar uma superfície por atrito ou arranhão.

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.

   Arrastar os pés

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

   Sinônimosdragscrapeshambleshuffle

2. Become scratched or wornB1informal

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

   Arranhar-se

   • 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.

   Sinônimosabradechafegrazescrapescratchwear

   Antônimospolish

3. Damage by scrapingB1informal

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

   Riscar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosabradechafegrategrazeraspscourscrapescratch

   Antônimospolishprotectrepair

4. Poke with the footB2informal

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

   Cutucar com o pé

   • 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.

   Sinônimoskicknudgetoe