People & Character · New Zealand slang

Scarfie

A University of Otago student, named for the scarves worn against the Dunedin cold. Connotes flatting chaos and cheap beer.

"The scarfies flooded Castle Street again."

"Classic scarfie flat - couch on the roof."

by Bren

Origin & notes

Dunedin/Otago University institution.

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