English · Phrasal verb Attested

scarf down

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To eat (something) quickly.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

ăn nhanh

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Where it’s used: Used American English

I plan to scarf down the rest of this sandwich and get back to work.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “scarf down” mean?

To eat (something) quickly.

Is “scarf down” formal or informal?

scarf down is generally informal.

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