Rough and Scruffy

Rough

Rough adjective - Covered with or as if with hair.

Scruffy and rough are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Scruffy" instead an adjective "Rough".

Scruffy

Scruffy adjective - Showing signs of advanced wear and tear and neglect.

Rough and scruffy are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Rough" instead an adjective "Scruffy".

Nearby Word: scruff

Mutual synonyms

Both words in one sentence

  • Leprechaun In another episode, he encounter a trio of rough and scruffy leprechauns who wanted their pot of gold back after Cosmo took it to give to Mr Crocker who thought he was a leprechaun after Crocker switched from hunting fairies to leprechauns.
    Source: Leprechaun
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