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Term: Ofay

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: Popular usage

Definition: A slang term used to describe a white person, especially one who is ignorant or unaware of African American culture.

Example Sentence: The hip-hop artist rapped about dealing with ignorant ofays who didn't understand his music.

Sense 2: Local usage

Definition: In South Africa, a term used during the apartheid era to refer to a non-African person, typically a white person.

Example Sentence: Nelson Mandela fought against the oppression and discrimination faced by black South Africans at the hands of the ofays.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Popular usage

Definition: Describes something or someone associated with or typical of white culture, often implying a lack of understanding or familiarity with other cultures.

Example Sentence: The ofay fashion trend of wearing Native American headdresses to music festivals was criticized for cultural appropriation.

Sense 2: Local usage

Definition: Used in South Africa to describe something related to non-African people, particularly white people, during the apartheid era.

Example Sentence: During apartheid, the ofay government implemented strict laws to maintain control over the black population.