Definition of «scuff»
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"Scuff" is internet and gaming slang used to describe something that is low-quality, messy, unpolished, or visually rough around the edges. Originally derived from physical surface scratches, the term gained widespread popularity through live streaming communities to describe technical glitches, scuffed textures, or low-budget broadcast setups. It conveys an informal, self-deprecating, or lightheartedly critical emotional tone rather than harsh condemnation. Content creators and gamers frequently deploy the word to laugh off minor technical flaws or to set casual expectations for an unrefined project.
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The developer scuffed up the character textures on purpose so the armor would look weathered and battle-worn.
Sorry for the scuffed stream setup tonight, my secondary monitor blew out right before we went live.
Even though the fan remake was a bit scuffed around the edges, it had way more heart than the official remaster.
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