sclaff

English

Etymology

From Scot sclaf, to shuffle: of echoic orig ( (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɑːf

Noun

sclaff (plural sclaffs)

1. (golf) A poor golf shot, where the club hits the ground before it hits the ball.
2. (Scotland) A slight blow; a slap; a soft fall; also, the accompanying noise.
3. A thin, solid substance, especially a thin shoe or slipper.

Verb

sclaff (third-person singular simple present sclaffs, present participle sclaffing, simple past and past participle sclaffed)

1. (golf) To perform such a shot.
2. (Scotland) To scuff or shuffle along.

See also

• foozle, worm burner