sclaff

intransitive verb \ˈsklaf\

Definition of SCLAFF

: to scrape the ground instead of hitting the ball cleanly on a golf stroke

— sclaff noun

— sclaff·er noun

Scots, from sclaff, noun, literally, blow with the palm; probably of imitative origin

First Known Use: 1893

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