blackface

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

The practice in which a nonblack person blackens their face using theatrical makeup in order to portray a caricature of a black person.
A sheep of the Scottish Blackface breed.
Synonym of boldface.

noun

/ˈblækˌfeɪs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-blackface.wav

blackface blackfaces

From black + face.

boldface

blackfish blackwash

blackfaced blackfacing digital blackface vocal blackface womanface

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