I. ˈskəf verb
Etymology: origin unknown
Date: 1768
intransitive verb
1.
a. : to walk without lifting the feet : shuffle
b. : to poke or shuffle a foot in exploration or embarrassment
2. : to become scratched, chipped, or roughened by wear
a countertop that won't scuff
transitive verb
1. : cuff III
2.
a. : to scrape (the feet) along a surface while walking or back and forth while standing
b. : to poke at with the toe
3. : to scratch, gouge, or wear away the surface of
scuff ed my shoes
II. noun
Date: 1899
1.
a. : a noise of or as if of scuffing
b. : the act or an instance of scuffing
c. : a mark or injury caused by scuffing
2. : a flat-soled slipper without quarter or heel strap — compare mule