Question 1

What does "scuff up" mean?

Accepted Answer

To damage the surface of an object by scraping, dragging, or bumping it, leaving dull marks

Question 2

How do you use "scuff up" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

He scuffed up his new trainers on the first day of school.

Question 3

Is "scuff up" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"scuff up" is informal — used mainly in casual conversation. Most commonly used about shoes, floors, furniture, and cars. The marks from scuffing are typically dull surface scratches rather than deep cuts. Common in everyday American and British English.

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