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faix

/feɪks/
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• interjection

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Irish Used as a mild oath or exclamation of assurance, meaning 'in faith', 'truly', or 'indeed'.

Example

"Faix, I hadn't thought of that at all when I agreed to come along."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Used primarily in historical literature or regional Irish dialect as a mild oath, akin to saying 'by my faith'.

• Rhymes for faix

• Nearby Words

fairy slipper
fairywren
faisalabad
faix
fajita
falafel
falcon

Word Origin & Etymology

An alteration of the word 'faith', historically used in English and particularly Irish dialects as a mild oath or exclamation of assurance.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Faix. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/faix
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