ofay
[ oh-fey ]
nounSlang: Extremely Disparaging and Offensive.
a contemptuous term used to refer to a white person.
Origin of ofay
1An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900; of obscure origin
- Also fay.
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British Dictionary definitions for ofay
ofay
/ (ˈəʊfeɪ) /
noun
US slang a derogatory term for a White person
Origin of ofay
1C20: origin unknown
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