Golliwog
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Golliwog is a noun meaning A rag doll or mascot in the form of a caricature of a black minstrel.
Meaning
A rag doll or mascot in the form of a caricature of a black minstrel.
More Meanings
- (Australia) A hairy caterpillar.
- A receiver of stolen goods.
- (rhyming slang as "the golliwogs") Greyhound racing: the jolly dogs.
- (dated, racist, offensive) A black person.
Example Sentences
A golliwog doll, ‘Rickety Kate’, was fixed to the studio wall.
But even wooden limbs get tired/ And want a change of play/ So "Golliwogg"/ A "jolly dog"/ Suggests they run away.
Lyons was ideal material for the ‘Honest Joe’ image. He had a round chubby face under a mop of curly hair that made him resemble a cross between a koala bear and a golliwog.
Word Forms
- golliwogs
- golliwogg
Synonyms for golliwog
Depending on context, synonyms include golliwogg.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include golliwogg, gollywog, golli, pollywig, quockerwodger, woggin.
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