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malfoy (Proper Noun / Adjective (slang))

A proper noun referring to a character archetype characterized by wealth, elitism, and an arrogant sense of superiority. In modern slang, it is used to describe someone who acts like a privileged snob or possesses a specific 'villainous' aesthetic.

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MAL = Bad, FOY = Boy. A Malfoy is a 'Bad Boy' who is rich and mean.

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using it for any rich person. → Using it for an *arrogant* rich person.

Misspelling it as 'Malfoy'. → Malfoy

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