Definition of SCURF

scurf

Plural: scurfs

Noun

  • Flakes of dead skin, especially from the scalp; dandruff.
  • (botany) a covering that resembles scales or bran that covers some plant parts
  • a thin flake of dead epidermis shed from the surface of the skin
  • A skin disease.
  • The flakes of skin that fall off as a result of a skin disease.
  • Any crust-like formations on the skin, or in general.
  • The foul remains of anything adherent.
  • Minute membranous scales on the surface of some leaves, as in the goosefoot.
  • A low, mean person.
  • A grey bull trout (Salvelinus confluentus).

Examples

  • He felt a bit of SCURF clinging to his hopes as his opponent laid down another bingo.

Origin / Etymology

From scurf (“skin disease causing scabs or scales; flakes of skin that fall off due to a skin disease, etc.”), from Old English scurf, from Proto-Germanic *skurf- (“to gnaw”), from Proto-Indo-European *(s)ker- (“to cut off, sever; to divide, separate”). Cognate with Dutch schurft, German Schorf, Danish skurv, Swedish skorv.

Scrabble Score: 10

scurf: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
scurf: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
scurf: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

scurf: valid Words With Friends Word