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Scruffy

/ˈskrʌfi/

Noun

British meaning untidy, shabby in appearance.

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Scruffs

/skrʌfs/

Noun

British informal term for scruffy/casual clothes.

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Scrub up

/ˌskrʌb ˈʌp/

Verb

British informal meaning to clean oneself up, look presentable.

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Screw

/skruː/

Noun

British slang for prison guard.

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Scratchings

/ˈskrætʃɪŋz/

Noun

British pub snack of fried pork rind.

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Scran

/skræn/

Noun

See earlier entry.

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Score

/skɔː/

Noun

British slang for £20.

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Scorcher

/ˈskɔːtʃə/

Noun

British informal term for very hot day.

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Sausage roll

/ˈsɒsɪdʒ rəʊl/

Noun

British bakery item: sausage meat wrapped in puff pastry, served hot or cold.

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Sacked

/sækt/

Noun

British term for fired from job.

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