- present participle of scuff.
scuffing
Example Sentences
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Pile on enough and you flirt with the risk of scuffing the roof of your mouth, which feels, to me, like an essential part of the experience.
From Salon ● Dec. 16, 2025
Even his recent movies have seemed a little embarrassed by the guy, scuffing him up with cynicism.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2025
Forward Percy Tau had their best chance, scuffing his shot straight at Nwabali when unmarked inside the penalty area.
From BBC ● Feb. 7, 2024
He readies his crease before settling into it for the first period — scuffing up some snow with his skates.
From Seattle Times ● May 4, 2023
Soon after, I hear the car door open and slam and the scuffing of his feet behind me.
From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak
