scruff

1. 1 ense countable

Definition (English)

The back of the neck of a person or animal, used in "by the scruff of the neck".

Example Sentences

1. The mother cat carried her kitten by the scruff of its neck.
   Anne kedi yavrusunu ensesinden tutarak taşıdı.
2. He grabbed the puppy by the scruff and lifted it off the sofa.
   Yavru köpeği ensesinden tutup kanepeden kaldırdı.

1. 1 pasaklı kimse, üstü başı dağınık kişi countable

Definition (English)

Someone who always looks untidy and does not seem to care about their clothes.

Example Sentences

1. My brother was a complete scruff as a teenager, but now he wears a suit to the office every day.
   Kardeşim ergenliğinde tam bir pasaklıydı ama şimdi her gün ofise takım elbiseyle gidiyor.
2. Don't turn up to the interview looking like a scruff – first impressions really matter.
   Mülakata pasaklı biri gibi gitme; ilk izlenim gerçekten önemlidir.