Meaning of the word scarface in English

What does scarface mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

scarface

US /ˈskɑːr.feɪs/
UK /ˈskɑː.feɪs/

Noun

a person with a noticeable scar on their face

Example:
The villain in the movie was a menacing scarface.
He was known as 'Scarface' due to an old injury.

Trademark

a popular crime drama film from 1983, directed by Brian De Palma and starring Al Pacino as Tony Montana

Example:
Many consider Scarface to be a classic gangster film.
The famous line 'Say hello to my little friend!' is from Scarface.