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: -ɑːf

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.