sha
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A small word used to soften statements and add contrast like anyway and still
- particle
- UK
- She wasn't happy about the decision, sha, but she will support it anyway.
Examples
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The presentation was a bit long, sha, but I think it was informative.
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I know we were supposed to meet at 5 PM, sha, but it's fine if you're a little late.
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So major Star Cinema ending sha pero.
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Pyromegio out there sha perosa level of hypnia Hindi rinsa like OK, yeah yeah, yeah.
How Contrasting
Surface Forms
sha main
Etymology
Sha as a little particle comes from West African and Nigerian English and is used like the words 'anyway' or 'still' to soften a sentence or show contrast, so people add sha to mean 'after all' or 'even so'.