Definitions

1. noun

A person or figure made of straw or other materials, placed in a field to scare away birds.

“The farmer filled the scarecrow with straw to scare away the crows from his crops.”

2. verb

To frighten or intimidate someone or something.

“The loud noise scared the children away from the haunted house.”

3. noun

A person who is seen as unattractive or intimidating.

“The new employee was seen as a scarecrow at the office party.”