sclaff

Meaning

Noun

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

Verb

1. To perform such a shot.
2. To scuff or shuffle along.

Synonyms

chop

cut down

Translations

terlik

Etymology

From Scot sclaf, to shuffle: of echoic orig (