ofay

== English == === Etymology === Unknown; perhaps from an African language (possibly Yoruba ófé (“to evade, disappear”)). Pig Latin for foe, though popularly posited, is probably not accurate. A possible point of origin is Cab Calloway's Hepster's Dictionary, where the word is defined as "Policeman or law enforcement, 'The Man'". === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈoʊfeɪ/ Homophone: au fait === Noun === ofay (plural ofays) (US, ethnic slur, slang) A white person. Synonyms: honky, whitey; see also Thesaurus:white person === Adjective === ofay (comparative more ofay, superlative most ofay) (US, ethnic slur, slang) White; white-skinned. 1984. Anthony Burgess, Enderby's Dark Lady: ‘Baby,’ April Elgar said, ‘you may be an uptight ofay milk-toast limey bastard, but you ain’t no fag.’ 1959. Lorraine Hansberry, A Raisin in the Sun: Everything is strictly peachy keen, as the ofay kids say. === References === === Anagrams === Yafo