Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [skuhf-uh l]
- /ˈskʌf əl/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [skuhf-uh l]
- /ˈskʌf əl/
Definitions of scuffling word
- verb without object scuffling to struggle or fight in a rough, confused manner. 1
- verb without object scuffling to go or move in hurried confusion. 1
- verb without object scuffling to move or go with a shuffle; scuff. 1
- noun scuffling a rough, confused struggle or fight. 1
- noun scuffling a shuffling: a scuffle of feet. 1
- noun scuffling Also called scuffle hoe. a spadelike hoe that is pushed instead of pulled. 1
Information block about the term
Origin of scuffling
First appearance:
before 1570 One of the 33% oldest English words
First recorded in 1570-80; See origin at scuff, -le
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Scuffling
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
scuffling popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
scuffling usage trend in Literature
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