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
- darkies
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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