sclaff
English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]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
[edit]- Rhymes: -æf
Noun
[edit]sclaff (plural sclaffs)
- (golf) A poor golf shot, where the club hits the ground before it hits the ball.
- (Scotland) A slight blow; a slap; a soft fall; also, the accompanying noise.
- A thin, solid substance, especially a thin shoe or slipper.
Verb
[edit]sclaff (third-person singular simple present sclaffs, present participle sclaffing, simple past and past participle sclaffed)
- (golf) To perform such a shot.
- (Scotland) To scuff or shuffle along.
- The striker sclaffed the ball between the goalie's legs.