scurfy

9.9

A surface that has small dry flakes like dandruff

adjective
/ˈskɜrfi/

: escamoso

The scurfy bark of the old tree was covered with rough patches that flaked off easily.

Examples

The scurfy bark of the old tree made it easy to peel away pieces.
Certain plants have scurfy leaves, giving them a dull and rough texture.
After weeks without grooming, the dog's fur appeared scurfy and unhealthy.
That tree is scurfy.
Look at that scurfy patch on the wall!
After weeks without grooming, the dog's fur appeared scurfy and unhealthy.
Certain plants have scurfy leaves, giving them a dull and rough texture.

Synonyms

scaly

vsscurfy

15 3.3

A surface with small, flat pieces like fish or reptile skin

focuses on general roughness but specifically produces loose flakes or scurf

flaky

vsscurfy

14 3.2

Breaking into small thin pieces like dried paint or pastry

is similar but specifically emphasizes scaly covering and scurf production

scabrous

vsscurfy

1 9.9

Rough to the touch with many small bumps or scales

is more flaky and forms loose scurf rather than hard projections

leprose

vsscurfy

Archaic

9.9

Rough and covered with small scales or powder

is more flaky and produces loose scurf rather than solid scales

lepidote

vsscurfy

Specialized

9.9

Rough to the touch because it is covered with small scales

is not limited to plants and emphasizes loose flakes or scurf

sandpapery

vsscurfy

7.0

Feels rough and slightly scratchy when you touch it

is flakier and covered with scales or loose scurf instead of abrasive roughness

coarse-textured

vsscurfy

4.9

Having a rough surface that feels slightly scratchy

is more specifically scaly and produces flaky scurf rather than general roughness

Antonyms

smooth

256 1.0

A surface that is even and not rough

polished

26 2.1

A shiny, smooth surface after being rubbed or cleaned

How Scaly

scaly

15 3.3

crusty

14 2.5

scurfy

9.9

flaky

14 3.2

powdery

4 3.0

Surface Forms

scurfy positive

Morphology

scurfy = scurf (transparent) = scurf + y

The adjective 'scurfy' is transparently derived from 'scurf' with the addition of the suffix '-y', indicating a state or quality.

Etymology

Scurfy comes from the old noun scurf, which meant 'scales' or 'flakes' on the skin. So something called scurfy is covered in small, rough flakes, like dandruff on hair or dry, flaky bark.