How do you use Scruffy in a sentence? See 10+ example sentences showing how this word appears in different contexts, including synonyms like seedy or worn, plus the exact meaning.
Scruffy in a sentence
Scruffy meaning
- Untidy in appearance; scrubby; shabby.
- Scurfy.
Using Scruffy
- The main meaning on this page is: Untidy in appearance; scrubby; shabby. | Scurfy.
- Useful related words include: seedy, worn.
- In the example corpus, scruffy often appears in combinations such as: with scruffy, scruffy and, the scruffy.
Context around Scruffy
- Average sentence length in these examples: 21.7 words
- Position in the sentence: 3 start, 11 middle, 6 end
- Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Scruffy
- In this selection, "scruffy" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 21.7 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, look, dated, caption, goal, unruly and final stand out and add context to how "scruffy" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include a really scruffy goal and beloved kids scruffy and isabella. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "scruffy" sits close to words such as aaf, aalen and abrogated, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with scruffy
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Apartment blocks gave way to scruffy brown hillsides. (8 words)
Jeans, slippers, any form of scruffy dressing were not allowed. (10 words)
If you look at the goal, it’s a really scruffy goal. (12 words)
Once you paint the skirting board, the walls look scruffy – then the carpet, then the curtains, then the furniture, until you find yourself in a situation where you've ripped your whole house apart, and you can't live in it any more. (43 words)
It's a tough one for Douglas Talking to take, having led from the start in the Close Brothers Red Rum Handicap Chase, but Dancing On My Own capitalises on a scruffy final jump to power through and take the win. (41 words)
In June 1986, at the pinnacle of ritzy Rodeo Drive’s rise to become one of the most celebrated shopping streets in the world, scruffy drifter Steven Livaditis attempted to hold up the chic Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry boutique. (39 words)
Example sentences (20)
If you look at the goal, it’s a really scruffy goal.
I have dated scruffy, unruly types with the softest of hearts and wickedest humours, creative types who best express themselves through their talent … all of whom I cherish to this day.
It's a tough one for Douglas Talking to take, having led from the start in the Close Brothers Red Rum Handicap Chase, but Dancing On My Own capitalises on a scruffy final jump to power through and take the win.
The trouble is this: viewed from outside, most people see little more than a scruffy kid scuffing up a pavement.
And now Beck himself has spoken out about the incident, with a picture emerging of the alleged bite mark on social media with the caption "scruffy bastard".
Dunlap, however, added musical chops without detracting from the Replacements’ scruffy, regular-Joe Minnesotan aesthetic.
In June 1986, at the pinnacle of ritzy Rodeo Drive’s rise to become one of the most celebrated shopping streets in the world, scruffy drifter Steven Livaditis attempted to hold up the chic Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry boutique.
Jeans, slippers, any form of scruffy dressing were not allowed.
Located on Matthew Street, the bar is the sister site to the original Scruffy Murphy’s on Harrington Street.
Once you paint the skirting board, the walls look scruffy – then the carpet, then the curtains, then the furniture, until you find yourself in a situation where you've ripped your whole house apart, and you can't live in it any more.
Patios and paving compliments gardens well, however, weeds can quickly make the space look scruffy and unkempt.
Scruffy's services extend beyond his role as an entertainer, encompassing packages tailored to suit the preferences and visions of every couple.
Students are so often vilified as scruffy, lazy ne'er-do-wells these days.
Caucasian male, 30-35 years, about 5ft-5ft6, sandy dark brown short hair, a scruffy patchy beard, partially rotted teeth, wearing a white t-shirt and black pants.
If it gets any longer, my own scruffy thatch won’t wash at all.
In the image, the National Award-winner is seen sporting a rugged look with scruffy hair and beard.
Judith is also survived by her brother, William (Lillian) O’Donnell, and his family; and her beloved “kids,” Scruffy and Isabella.
Male is thought to be 30-50 yrs old w scruffy beard & black baseball hat.
Apartment blocks gave way to scruffy brown hillsides.
As long as they are at least 18 years old, walking carpets and scruffy-looking nerf herders are welcome.
Common combinations with scruffy
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts: