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1. Arabic term meaning "infidel.' See kafir, kaafir. Plural kufaar, kaafirun.

2. Borrowed into Afrikaans and S. African English as insulting term for an African.
Under apartheid, the "kaffirs" had to live in locations.
kaffir by octopod July 11, 2004
Normally directed at black south africans, it can also be used to address blacks all over the world.
Danny Glover was called a kaffir several times in Lethal Weapon Two and on one occasion was instructed not to be a 'smart' kaffir. (See: Oxymoron)
kaffir by Nkosi Philemon October 2, 2006
true meaning is infidel or unbeliever, whether black or white; derived from the French word caffre, which has the same meaning. In South Africa it is regarded as a derogatory term for black Africans in general.
He claims to be a christian, but that atheist is really a kaffir
Kaffir by Hank5 January 4, 2015

dirty kaffir 

Dirty Kaffir (or DIrty Kafir) is an Arabic word meaning dirty denier. In a religious context it is often used to mean infidel, unbeliever, i.e., a non-Muslim.

Islam A Dirty infidel.
dirty kaffir by Martyhead May 22, 2004
polari for trousers. Can also be shortend to kaffs.
'I like your kaffies'
kaffies by ewgvwg April 19, 2006
The Afrikanns (South African) equivalent of nigger.
Zulu: Yo, howzit my kaffir
Xhosa: It's good, kaffir, it's good
Venda: YO my kaffir heffers
Boer: You, my kaffir brus, howzit?
*The natives eye him menacingly*
Boer: Hehe...
*They all kick his ass with spears*
Kaffir by Steagles April 9, 2006