sefadv.

Brit.

/sɛf/, U.S.

/sɛf/, West African English

/sɛf/

Origin: Of uncertain origin.

Etymology: < Nigerian Pidgin English sef, further etymology uncertain.It has been suggested that this is a use as adverb of either safe adj. or self pron. (perhaps compare self adv.).

Nigerian English.

Used for emphasis after a statement or rhetorical question, often expressing irritation or impatience.Originally in pidgin contexts.

ΚΠ

1980 B. Okri Flowers & Shadows xii. 125 ‘Sometimes, foot-ron better pass car sef,’ a frustrated driver said.

1993 I. Okpewho Tides (1994) 93 ‘Oya now,’ said the third, ‘you don try. No be you go take the money sef. You just the messenger like we all.’

2013 C. N. Adichie Americanah xlv. 396 He could have given you reduced rent in one of his properties, even a free flat sef.

This is a new entry (OED Third Edition, December 2019; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	sef
释义	sefadv. Brit. /sɛf/, U.S. /sɛf/, West African English /sɛf/ Origin: Of uncertain origin. Etymology: < Nigerian Pidgin English sef, further etymology uncertain.It has been suggested that this is a use as adverb of either safe adj. or self pron. (perhaps compare self adv.). Nigerian English. Used for emphasis after a statement or rhetorical question, often expressing irritation or impatience.Originally in pidgin contexts. ΚΠ 1980 B. Okri Flowers & Shadows xii. 125 ‘Sometimes, foot-ron better pass car sef,’ a frustrated driver said. 1993 I. Okpewho Tides (1994) 93 ‘Oya now,’ said the third, ‘you don try. No be you go take the money sef. You just the messenger like we all.’ 2013 C. N. Adichie Americanah xlv. 396 He could have given you reduced rent in one of his properties, even a free flat sef. This is a new entry (OED Third Edition, December 2019; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < adv.1980
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