Definition & Meaning of "scarf down"in English

What does "to scarf down" mean in slang?

It is used to describe eating something very quickly, often because of hunger, limited time, or eagerness. People typically say "He scarfed down his lunch in five minutes" or "She scarfed down a whole bowl of pasta." The term originated in American slang during the mid 20th century, possibly as a variation of "scorf" (to eat greedily) from British dialect, and remains common in casual speech.