scuzz
Americannoun
adjective
Etymology
Origin of scuzz
1965–70; probably by back formation from scuzzy, though relative chronology of coinage uncertain
Example Sentences
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Qualley plays the detective in a way that attracts the audience with all of the scuzz of a classic, shot-on-video B-movie.
From Salon • Aug. 23, 2025
Over 15 years, their LPs have flitted between genres with insouciant musicianship, pulling from punky scuzz, regal soul, krautrock, electro-funk and psychedelia.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 8, 2025
Aficionados of late-20th-century New York City scuzz may want to check it out in its raw form, which runs until Oct.
From New York Times • Oct. 5, 2023
I really want my boyfriend to realize what a scuzz his friend is being and confront him, even in a low-key way, especially as concerns the 17-year-old.
From Slate • Nov. 20, 2019
In the larger picture, we’re just a little green scuzz on the surface, says my brother.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
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