scruff

Speech parts

1. scruff - Noun

2. scruff - Verb

Meaning

Scurf.

The nape of the neck; the loose outside skin, as of the back of the neck.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

nape nucha dirty strait cape barb film back isthmus shaggy dead rear neck rough crust
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Antonyms

natty dapper whole base basis spruce
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Hypernyms

rear backside back end

Phrases with the word

scruff of the neck

Anagrams

scurff

Examples

Another recruit, Brad Hill, has been eye catching this season but hasn't taken a game by the scruff of the neck. Source: Internet

Andrew is 43, with graying hair, facial scruff, and oval glasses. Source: Internet

The Legend, Batman and Taboo star vaulted walls as he sprinted after the crook — then grabbed him by the scruff of the neck and patted him down for concealed weapons. Source: Internet

Off the screen, O’Toole believed in taking life by the scruff of its neck and wringing every ounce of stimulation from it. Source: Internet

The Yellow Ranger immediately pulled the opponent up to a standing position by the scruff of the foam rubber turtle shell. Source: Internet

“But as Jack always did he breezed into it and took it by the scruff of the neck.” Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

scrubwood scrubwren scrudge scruff of the neck scruffbag scruffball