লক্ষ্য করুন: এই এন্ট্রির অনুবাদ বর্তমানে মান পর্যালোচনার অধীনে রয়েছে, তাই কিছু বিষয়বস্তু সাময়িকভাবে শুধুমাত্র ইংরেজিতে প্রদর্শিত হচ্ছে।
এই এন্ট্রিটি এখনও আপনার ভাষায় অনুবাদ করা হয়নি, তাই নিচে মূল লেখাটি দেখানো হচ্ছে।
scruff
When referring to a person, "scruff" is an informal and mildly derogatory term. It describes someone who looks neglected, messy, or poorly dressed. It is more common in British English than American English. While it is an insult, it is often used in a teasing or familial way (e.g., a parent telling a child to tidy up) rather than as a severe attack on character.
In a physical context, "scruff" refers specifically to the loose skin at the nape of the neck. The phrase "by the scruff of the neck" is a common idiom used both literally (grabbing an animal or person) and metaphorically to describe taking firm control of a situation or forcing someone to face a reality they are avoiding.
As a verb, "to scruff" is most frequently used in veterinary or pet-care contexts, referring to the specific technique of gripping a cat's neck skin to immobilize them for safety during medical procedures. When used on humans, it implies a rough or aggressive physical seizure.
Meanings
Examples
Stop being such a scruff and put on a clean shirt.
He looked like a total scruff in those ripped and stained clothes.
The detective noticed the suspect was a bit of a scruff with unkempt hair.
The mother cat gently carried her kitten by the scruff.
He grabbed the intruder by the scruff of the neck and dragged him out.
The vet had to scruff the cat to administer the injection safely.
Just scruff the kitten if it starts biting during grooming.