Oaf

Oaf

OAF oːf
Preposition

Off.

Example Sentences

"Get oaf!"
"He's oaf his heid."

Etymology & History

Scots pronunciation of "off," sometimes written "oaf" or "aff." The vowel shift is characteristic of Scots speech.

Word Details

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Region
Scotland
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Era
1700s
Language
none
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Formality
informal

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