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SA

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SA (verb) means to sexually assault someone (slang/offensive use). Example: “The report described how he was accused of trying to sa a coworker.”

verb

To sexually assault someone (slang/offensive use).

"The report described how he was accused of trying to sa a coworker."

How to use SA

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA crude slang shorthand referring to sexual assault.

When to use it

Extremely informal and offensive; not used in normal writing or conversation.

Word forms

SAed past tense, SA'd past tense, SA'ed past tense, SAs singular, SA's singular

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Frequently asked questions

In what contexts does 'SA' appear as an abbreviation?

'SA' appears as a shorthand in survivor-support discussions, safety guidance, and content warnings, where writers shorten a distressing term. In unrelated contexts, 'SA' more commonly abbreviates things such as 'South Africa' or 'South America,' so surrounding context matters.

What is the meaning of SA?

"SA" (verb) means to sexually assault someone (slang/offensive use).

How do you use SA in a sentence?

Example: "The report described how he was accused of trying to sa a coworker."

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