Meaning & use

heffa

noun·Everyday

An informal, often disparaging slang term for a woman, derived from 'heifer.'

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In the song, the rapper used 'heffa' as a rude nickname for his ex.

She laughed it off when her best friend jokingly called her a heffa.

A note on using this word

Considered crude or insulting in most contexts; some speakers use it teasingly among close friends, but it can easily offend.

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