driving while black

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A fictitious criminal offense, said to be committed when a traffic stop is motivated by a police officer's racial bias against a black motorist, rather than any actual violation of law.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

driving while black

Etymology

A jocular play on driving while intoxicated.

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