British informal term for scruffy/casual clothes.
Scruffs
Etymology & History
British untidy clothes or people. British appearance criticism. Working-class British casual wear. 'The scruffs' = untidy people. Reflects British tidiness values.
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General British
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Era
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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