scruff in Portuguese
scruff in Portuguese is cangote — scruff means the back of the neck, especially of an animal.
scruff in Portuguese
cangote
The loose skin at the back of the neck of some animals.
What does "scruff" mean?
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noun The back of the neck, especially of an animal.
"The mother cat carried her kitten by the scruff of its neck."
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noun Short facial stubble on a man.
"He had a few days' scruff on his jaw."
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verb To grab or carry something by the scruff of the neck.
"He scruffed the puppy gently to move it away from the road."
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scruff in a sentence
- The mother cat carried her kitten by the scruff of its neck.
- He had a few days' scruff on his jaw.
- He scruffed the puppy gently to move it away from the road.
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What is "scruff" in Portuguese?
"scruff" in Portuguese is cangote. scruff means: The back of the neck, especially of an animal.
How do you use "scruff" in a sentence?
Example: "The mother cat carried her kitten by the scruff of its neck." In Portuguese, "scruff" is cangote.
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