Blackface
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈblækˌfeɪs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Blackface is a noun meaning (countable) A sheep of the Scottish Blackface breed.
Meaning
(countable) A sheep of the Scottish Blackface breed.
More Meanings
- (uncountable, countable, typography) Synonym of boldface.
- (uncountable) The practice in which a nonblack person blackens their face using theatrical makeup in order to portray a caricature of a black person.
Example Sentences
Soberano hit back at Instagram comments, writing, "This is not any form of blackface." But has since backtracked.
The laboratory procedure in the most important tests and methods is printed in blackface type for convenience of reference.
Word Forms
- blackfaces
Synonyms for blackface
Depending on context, synonyms include boldface.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include minstrel, minstrelsy, brownface, blackfacing, blackskin, pale face.
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