scarfer

English

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Etymology 1

From scarf +‎ -er.

Noun

scarfer (plural scarfers)

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.

Etymology 2

From scarf +‎ -er.

Noun

scarfer (plural scarfers)

1. (slang) One who scarfs or guzzles food.
   • 2009 September 10, Eric Wilson, “On Fashion’s Night Out, Shopping Too”, in New York Times‎^[1]:

     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).

Etymology 3

From scarf +‎ -er.

Noun

scarfer (plural scarfers)

1. (UK, slang) An everyday football supporter who is not involved in hooliganism.
   • 2006, Ramn Spaaij, Understanding football hooliganism, page 152:

     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.