Used in a Sentence

kaffir

Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for kaffir.

Editorial note

How would you like to be referred to as a barbarian, a kaffir or a mleccha?

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Quick take

Alternative letter-case form of kaffir. [(countable, offensive) In Islamic contexts, a non-Muslim.]

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of kaffir gathered in one view.

noun

Alternative letter-case form of kaffir. [(countable, offensive) In Islamic contexts, a non-Muslim.]

noun

(countable, South Africa, Rhodesia, Namibia, ethnic slur, offensive, derogatory) A black person.

noun

(countable, offensive) In Islamic contexts, a non-Muslim.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for kaffir.

Example sentences

1

How would you like to be referred to as a barbarian, a kaffir or a mleccha?

2

Now, not calling Kaffir Lime leaves by their name because some hypothetical person might be annoyed is just pompous virtue signaling BS.

3

It sounds similar to kaffir which is a derogatory term used in the Middle East for people who don’t practice a certain religion.

4

I would have thought kaffir would be far more common to hear in Musk's childhood S Africa than nigger.

5

Even using some more pricey seasonings like thai basil, kaffir lime leaves, lemon grass, and decent produce it still comes out below $2 per serving.

6

I noticed that there's there is a product called 'kaffir lime' grocery stores everywhere.

7

When he refused to call kaffir lime by its widely accepted name because it might potentially offend someone, I had about enough.

8

Bad words over there are 'kaffir' and 'coolie'.

9

We can argue all day about kefir, kafir, and kaffir, but don't you impinge on the dignity of the semicolon just because the previous poster used one incorrectly.

10

I don't see how gentile is different from barbarian, kaffir or mleccha.

11

Add 4 small sliced green chili peppers, some grated ginger, 2-3 thinly shredded kaffir lime leaves, lemon grass, teaspoon of fish sauce (for the msg!).

12

Wrong root word; you're thinking of kaffir.

Quote examples

1

In Urdu, one of the languages I speak, "kaffir" means "non-believer".

2

You're thinking of kaffir." would have been correct.

3

"Kaffir" is a racial slur in South Africa, derived from the Arabic "Kafir" for non-believer [0].

4

Which it seems to be the case to me since both "Wrong root word." and "You're thinking of kaffir." seem to be correct sentences and juxtaposition is OK as well.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use kaffir in a sentence?

How would you like to be referred to as a barbarian, a kaffir or a mleccha?

What does kaffir mean?

Alternative letter-case form of kaffir. [(countable, offensive) In Islamic contexts, a non-Muslim.]

What part of speech is kaffir?

kaffir is commonly used as noun.