scuff n.2
1. (US Und.) a shoe.
Argot: Dict. of Und. Sl. | ||
Delinquents 190: Lola slipped into comfortable scuffs. | ||
Campus Sl. Fall 7: scuffs – shoes. |
2. (Aus./US) a slipper, or a backless shoe.
Warwick Dly News (Qld) 11 Dec. 3/4: A comforting gift would-be a little pair of quilted scuffs. | ||
Bobbin Up (1961) 55: Sloppy joes, jeans [...] scuffs and thong sandals. | ||
Aus. Women’s Wkly 22 Aug. 8/1: One strapless bra or bra with detachable straps, one pair of scuffs or slippers, and as many pairs of stockings as you can afford. | ||
Puberty Blues 38: The sound of her scuffs clapping on the stairs went through us like an electric shock. | ||
Cabberra Times (ACT) 15 Aug. 5: [advert] ALL REDUCED [...] PLUS YOU RECEIVE ONE FREE PAIR OF TOWELLING SCUFFS . | ||
Campus Sl. Oct. | ||
Canberra Times (ACT) 11 May 17/1: He was wearing drill shirt and trousers and a pair of scuffs. |