Meaning & Definition of word "Scarf"

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.