Scruff - English meaning

noun

The back of a person's or animal's neck.

Usage examples:

He grabbed him by the scruff of his neck

verb

Grasp (an animal) by the scruff of its neck.

Usage examples:

Do you have any idea what it feels like to be seized, scruffed, taken like an animal when you're in…

noun

A person with a dirty or untidy appearance.

noun

Short, bristly hairs growing on a man's face when he has not shaved for a while; stubble.

Usage examples:

Several days' worth of scruff

verb

The back side of the neck

noun

The scruff of your neck the back of your neck

Usage examples:

She grabbed the dog by the scruff of his neck and hung on to him.