noun
- small flakes of dead skin, especially from the scalp; dandruff
- a scaly or flaky coating on a surface
Examples
- He brushed the scurf from his shoulders after combing his hair.
- The dermatologist recommended a special shampoo to treat his scurf problem.
- Dark clothing made the scurf on his scalp more noticeable.
- The old paint had developed a scurf-like texture from years of weathering.
- She noticed scurf flaking off the tree bark.
- The medication helped reduce the scurf and itching on his scalp.