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- [oh-fey]
- /ˈoʊ feɪ/
- /ˈɒfeɪ/
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- [oh-fey]
- /ˈoʊ feɪ/
Definitions of ofay word
- noun ofay a contemptuous term used to refer to a white person. 1
- noun ofay An offensive term for a white person, used by black people. 1
- noun ofay a derogatory term for a White person 0
- noun ofay a white person 0
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Origin of ofay
First appearance:
before 1920 One of the 12% newest English words
1920-25, Americanism; of obscure origin; the popular notion that the word is a Pig Latin deformation of foe is very dubious
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Parts of speech for Ofay
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exclamation
ofay popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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