scuff

/skʌf/

Definitions

1. noun

A small mark or scratch on a surface, especially on a shoe or boot.

“She noticed a scuff on the new pair of boots.”

2. verb

To cause a scratch or mark on a surface, especially on a shoe or boot.

“He scuffed his shoes on the rough pavement.”

Synonyms

  • mark
  • scrape
  • scratch

Antonyms

  • buff
  • polish