"deafaz" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈdɛf.ɑz/, /ˈdɛf.æz/, /ˈdɛf.əz/
Etymology: Borrowed from Jamaican Creole [Term?]. Etymology templates: {{bor+|en|jam}} Borrowed from Jamaican Creole [Term?] Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} deafaz
  1. (MTE, slang) A harsh slap to the ear which causes the target's eardrums to ring. Tags: slang Synonyms: deafazz

Alternative forms

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