New
New adjective - Unaffected by use or exposure.
Usage example: it looks like new
Scruffy
Scruffy adjective - Showing signs of advanced wear and tear and neglect.
Usage example: dressed in scruffy old clothes to clean out the garage
Nearby Word: scruff
Both words in one sentence
- Scruffy was a popular character during the interim when Futurama was not producing new episodes.
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He moves to a new school and one of the first people he sees is... another scruffy looking guy flattening out his hair.
Source: Film / Bandslam -
Ironically, this brought more attention to the band, and the scruffy clothing became the new fashion trend.
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