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Have you seen the slang term “phoneme” or the abbreviation “OFN” on social media and wondered what they mean? If so, you’ve come to the right place. “Foenem” is Chicago slang that most often refers to people close to you. However, the way it is used can change the meaning. Read on to learn more about expressions involving “phoneme” and their many meanings.
“Foenem” is a slang term meaning “friends and family” that supposedly came from the gang culture of Chicago. It is most often used as part of the phrase “on foemen” (abbreviated “OFN”), which has a meaning similar to “I swear”. People say “OFN” to emphatically confirm or agree with something that has been said, similar to “I swear by my mom” or “I swear by my friends.”
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