What does darkey mean?
Darkey means (dated slang, offensive, ethnic slur) A person with dark skin..
Darkey
/ˈdɑɹki/ · noun
Meaning
(dated slang, offensive, ethnic slur) A person with dark skin..
Definitions by Sense
- (dated slang, offensive, ethnic slur) A person with dark skin.
- (slang, obsolete) A dark lantern.
- (Australia, New Zealand, now offensive) A luderick, blackfish, parore (Girella tricuspidata).
Example Sentences
Sometimes we overhear others saying, "Them colored people were slaves" down in Tennessee. The children feel hurt when they hear such remarks; but I tell them it was no disgrace in Tennessee to belong to Colonel Anderson. Many darkeys would have been proud, as I used to be, to call you master.
The windmill under the care of Mr. Kinney, a kind hearted old Englishman, was to me a source of infinite interest and pleasure. The old man always seemed pleased when he saw a troop of darkey little urchins, with their tow-linen shirts fluttering in the breeze, approaching to view and admire the whirling wings of his wondrous machine.
Synonyms for darkey
Antonyms for darkey
Related Words
Word Forms
- darkeys
- darky
- darkie
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for darkey?
Common synonyms include BIPOC, BME, colored, colored person.
What is the opposite of darkey?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use darkey in a sentence?
Sometimes we overhear others saying, "Them colored people were slaves" down in Tennessee. The children feel hurt when they hear such remarks; but I tell them it was no disgrace in Tennessee to belong to Colonel Anderson. Many darkeys would have been proud, as I used to be, to call you master.
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