scruff

1. (countable, uncountable)Someone with an untidy appearance.

   That candidate will never get the job: he's a right scruff.

   Schmutzfink

2. (countable, uncountable)Stubble, facial hair (on males).

3. The loose skin at the back of the neck of some animals.

   загри́вокzagrívok

   the back side of the neck

4. (rare)The back of the neck, nape; also scruff of the neck.

   He grabbed his unruly child by the scruff of the neck, and took him home.

   Schlafittchen, Genick

   шки́ркаškírka

5. (countable, obsolete, uncountable)Crust.

6. (countable, obsolete, uncountable)Scurf.

1. Mary grabbed Tom by the scruff of his neck.

   Мері схопила Тома за комір.

   ruМэри схватила Тома за шиворот.

   deMaria packte Tom am Kragen.

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2. With his scruff and his leather jacket, Tom looked like a rebel without a cause.

   Із неголеним обличчям та зі своєю шкіряною курткою, Том був схожий на бунтаря без ідеалу.

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3. Tom's scruff gives him a rugged look that's perfect for the outdoorsy lifestyle he loves.

   Неголене обличчя Тома робить його зовнішність суровішою, що ідеально пасує до його активного стилю життя, яке він так любить.

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4. Tom grabbed his son by the scruff of his neck.

   ruТом схватил сына за шиворот.

   deTom packte seinen Sohn am Kragen.

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5. Tom grabbed the dog by the scruff of the neck.

   ruТом схватил пса за шкирку.

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