ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Darkie

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Darkie is a noun meaning (dated slang, offensive, ethnic slur) Alternative spelling of darkey.

Meaning

(dated slang, offensive, ethnic slur) Alternative spelling of darkey.

Example Sentences

My Dad has taught me that in England some foolish man may call me sambo, darkie, boot or munt or nigger, even.
In an intolerable sweetness, a contentment so deep that he was wistfully discontented, he saw magnolias by moonlight and heard plantation darkies crooning to the banjo.

Word Forms

Synonyms for darkie

Depending on context, synonyms include darkey, darky.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include darkey, kaffir, wog, negro, kike, whitey.

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