SCUFFED (UP) Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

scuffed (up)

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past tense of scuff (up)

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ruffled

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Similar to Musk’s past real estate projects in Texas, including towering metal gates around his West Lake Hills compound, the mogul’s latest venture has ruffled the feathers of some locals.

— India Roby, Architectural Digest, 11 Aug. 2026
The top features ruffled cap sleeves and a flowy silhouette that can be easily paired with shorts in the summer and jeans as the weather cools down.

— Jamie Weissman, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2026

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