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skuf, sloppy middle‑aged man, unambitious online guy
/skuˈf/
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A slang term for a middle‑aged man who neglects his appearance, lacks ambition and spends much time online.
Examples
В чате обсуждали, как избавиться от скуфа, который только и делает, что играет в видеоигры.
In the chat we discussed how to get rid of a skuf, who only plays video games.
Он — типичный скуф, который проводит часы в соцсетях.
He is a typical skuf, spending hours on social media.
Мой сосед — настоящий скуф, он не выходит из дома и не ухаживает за собой.
My neighbor is a real skuf, he never leaves his house and doesn't take care of himself.
В офисе появился новый скуф, и все заметили его неряшливый вид.
A new skuf appeared at the office, and everyone noticed his untidy appearance.
Мы назвали его скуфом, потому что он постоянно сидит за компьютером.
We called him a skuf, because he constantly sits at the computer.
Similar words
недотёпа
запущенный парень
небрежный мужчина
лентяй
тупица
халявщик
Meanings
Examples
Он — типичный скуф, который проводит часы в соцсетях.
He is a typical skuf, spending hours on social media.
В офисе появился новый скуф, и все заметили его неряшливый вид.
A new skuf appeared at the office, and everyone noticed his untidy appearance.
Мой сосед — настоящий скуф, он не выходит из дома и не ухаживает за собой.
My neighbor is a real skuf, he never leaves his house and doesn't take care of himself.
Мы назвали его скуфом, потому что он постоянно сидит за компьютером.
We called him a skuf, because he constantly sits at the computer.
В чате обсуждали, как избавиться от скуфа, который только и делает, что играет в видеоигры.
In the chat we discussed how to get rid of a skuf, who only plays video games.
Старый скуф в углу комнаты жалуется на жизнь.
The old skuf in the corner of the room complains about life.
Similar words
недотёпа
тупица
лентяй
небрежный мужчина
запущенный парень
халявщик
Etymology
Coined in Russian internet slang in the early 2020s, borrowing the English brand name SCUF and applied humorously to a stereotypical unkempt man.
FAQ
скуф is a Russian internet slang for a middle‑aged, unkempt, unambitious man who spends a lot of time online.
Where did the term скуф originate?
It emerged in Russian meme culture in the early 2020s, borrowing the English brand name SCUF.
No, the term is masculine and refers specifically to men.
Can скуф describe younger people?
Generally not; it is applied to men around 30‑40 years old.
It is pronounced /skuˈf/.
Is скуф considered offensive?
It is informal and can be pejorative, so use it cautiously.
What is the plural form of скуф?
The standard plural is скуфы (genitive скуфов).
Can скуф be used as a verb?
No, it functions only as a noun.
Are there similar slang terms in Russian?
Yes, words like недотёпа, тупица, and лентяй convey related ideas.
How can I avoid sounding rude when using скуф?
Use it in a humorous, self‑deprecating context and be aware that it may be perceived as insulting.
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