scut

¹ American  

[skuht] / skʌt /

noun

1. a short tail, especially that of a hare, rabbit, or deer.

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scut ² American  

[skuht] / skʌt /

noun

Slang.

1. a worthless, contemptible person.

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scut British  

/ skʌt /

noun

1. the short tail of animals such as the deer and rabbit

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Etymology

Origin of scut¹

1400–50; late Middle English: hare < Old Norse skutr stern

Origin of scut²

1870–75; origin uncertain; perhaps continuation of Scots and dial. scout, scoot, Middle English scoute in same sense; perhaps noun use of Scots scout to spurt, squirt out, scoot

Example Sentences

The ’80s produced some of the most memorable scenes, whether it was Clifford versus Moody in “My Bodyguard” or Ralphie versus Scut in “A Christmas Story.”

From New York Times • Sep. 16, 2023

Zack Ward, who played bully Scut Farkus in "A Christmas Story," told Fox News in 2018 that even now, fans still recognize him on the street and aren’t shy to approach him.

From Fox News • Jan. 21, 2022

Zack Ward, who played bully Scut Farkus in “A Christmas Story,” told Fox News in 2018 that one painful moment he recalled from filming was the snow.

From Fox News • Dec. 16, 2020

"A Christmas Story" follows the lovable Ralphie Parker as he dodges bully Scut Farkus while also dreaming of seeing his beloved Red Ryder air rifle under the tree.

From Fox News • Dec. 23, 2019

The wounding of Ares is connected with the above by Hesiod Scut.

From The History and Antiquities of the Doric Race, Vol. 1 of 2 by Müller, Karl Otfried