Meaning & Definition of word "Scarf"

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    Scarf

    /skɑrf/

    noun:

    • 1. A piece of fabric worn around the neck or head for warmth or decoration.
      • Example: She wrapped a colorful scarf around her neck to keep warm in the chilly weather.
    • 2. A long, broad strip of cloth worn as a part of a uniform or for ceremonial purposes.
      • Example: The members of the choir wore matching scarves during their performance.
    • 3. A kind of food, typically a sandwich, that can be eaten quickly.
      • Example: He made a quick scarf before heading to his meeting.

    verb:

    • 1. To wrap a scarf around the neck or head.
      • Example: She scarfs her neck with a thick woolen scarf during winter.
    • 2. To eat something quickly and greedily.
      • Example: After the long hike, they scarfed down the sandwiches they had packed.

    Etymology

    Middle English 'scharf', from Old Norse 'skarf'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    scarf down:

    To eat something quickly and greedily.

    fashion scarf:

    A scarf worn for style rather than warmth.

    Related Words

    stole:

    A long, narrow scarf worn around the neck or shoulders.

    wrap:

    A garment worn wrapped around the body.

    Slang Meanings of scarf

    Meaning: To eat quickly or voraciously.

    Example Sentence: After the meeting, he just scarfed his lunch.

    Meaning: To take something quickly.

    Example Sentence: She scarfed the last cookie before anyone could notice.