kaffir
(countable, offensive) In Islamic contexts, a non-Muslim.
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#1·Apr 27, 2026
(countable, offensive) In Islamic contexts, a non-Muslim.
Origin: Ultimately from or unbeliever, both from to cover, to hide; in some (especially early) uses, via , or other European languages.. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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#2·Apr 27, 2026
(countable, offensive) A member of the Nguni people of southern Africa, especially a Xhosa.
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#3·Apr 27, 2026
(countable, South Africa, Rhodesia, Namibia, ethnic slur, offensive, derogatory) A black person.
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