# calefare

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈkɛlɛfɛː/

## Definitions
1. An extra (actor playing a minor role)

## Etymology
Originally from Hong Kong Cantonese 茄哩啡 (ke1 le1 fe1, “extra; background actor”), a loanword from English carefree.
Popularized by the 2008 comedy series of the same name.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/calefare