ofay
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Rude and insulting toward white people
- adjective
- /oʊˈfeɪ/
- Slur
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[insulto despectivo para persona blanca]
- The comedian was criticized for using the ofay stereotype in his routine.
Examples
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In his speech, he made an ofay joke that upset several audience members.
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He made an ofay comment about the party.
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She avoided the ofay club because she felt out of place there.
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Some people find the word ofay deeply offensive and inappropriate.
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I can't believe he used that ofay term!
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Many people consider the term ofay to be an insult when referring to white individuals.
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The use of ofay in discussions about race can create tension and misunderstanding.
Surface Forms
ofay positive
Etymology
Ofay can also be used as an adjective to describe things connected to white people, and its origin is not clear; one idea is that it comes from the word foe 'enemy' turned into slang. That's why calling something ofay is a way to insult or mark it as linked to white people.