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scarfer en · NOUN · etymology 1

Pronunciation

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Etymology

From scarf + -er.

Meanings

1. One who shapes metal or removes defects from it by grinding or oxyfuel torch cutting.
   • He worked as a scarfer in a steel mill.

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scarfer en · NOUN · etymology 2

Pronunciation

• (Australia) audio

Etymology

From scarf + -er.

Meanings

1. (slang) One who scarfs or guzzles food.
   • Ralph Lauren’s stores on Bleecker Street will have cupcakes from Magnolia Bakery (but watch out for Blake Lively, an expected guest and admitted cupcake scarfer). 2009 September 10, Eric Wilson, “On Fashion’s Night Out, Shopping Too”, in New York Times:

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scarfer en · NOUN · etymology 3

Pronunciation

• (Australia) audio

Etymology

From scarf + -er.

Meanings

1. (UK, slang) An everyday football supporter who is not involved in hooliganism.
   • On the Internet self-identifying Wigan hooligans claimed victory over ICF members, but the latter dismissed these claims since attacking 'scarfers' (non-hooligan supporters) was considered illegitimate. 2006, Ramn Spaaij, Understanding football hooliganism, page 152:

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