scarfer

English

Etymology

scarf +‎ -er

Pronunciation

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Noun

scarfer (plural scarfers)

1. One who shapes by grinding.

   He worked as a scarfer in a steel mill.

2. (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).

3. (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.