scarfie
scarfie · scarfies
A university student, especially one from the University of OtagoA university student, especially one from the University of Otago.
Meaning
1 senses(New Zealand, slang)A university student, especially one from the University of Otago.
Origin
From scarf + -ie, from the signature blue-and-yellow scarf such a person wears to show theFrom scarf + -ie, from the signature blue-and-yellow scarf such a person wears to show their support for their home rugby team (especially the Otago Rugby Football Union).
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