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General Slang
sanfi
SAN-fye · noun · informal
A dishonest manipulator / sweet-talking con
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A manipulative, dishonest person who sweet-talks others to exploit them, especially for money. Also samfai.
“Him a sanfi man, him just use people.”
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sanfi In A Sentence
Him a sanfi man, him just use people.
Origin & Usage
Jamaican Patois, likely of West African origin.
People Also Ask
What does sanfi mean?
A sanfi is a manipulative, dishonest person who sweet-talks others to exploit them, especially for money.
What is the difference between a sanfi and a ginnal?
Both are con-artists, but a sanfi specifically relies on charm and sweet-talk to manipulate, while a ginnal is a broader term for any cunning trickster.
Where does sanfi come from?
It's a Jamaican Patois word believed to be of West African origin, also spelled samfai.
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