(dated slang, offensive, ethnic slur) Alternative spelling of darkey. [(dated slang, offensive, ethnic slur) A person with dark skin.]
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darkie
Definition, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for darkie.
Editorial note
At one point Colgate sold Darkie toothpaste with a really offensive caricature of a black man on it.
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Quick take
(dated slang, offensive, ethnic slur) Alternative spelling of darkey. [(dated slang, offensive, ethnic slur) A person with dark skin.]
Meaning at a glance
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Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for darkie.
noun
(dated slang, offensive, ethnic slur) Alternative spelling of darkey. [(dated slang, offensive, ethnic slur) A person with dark skin.]
Example sentences
At one point Colgate sold Darkie toothpaste with a really offensive caricature of a black man on it.
It used to be called Darkie toothpaste, based on the idea that black peoples have exceptionally white teeth.
It's way too close to an ethnic slur which is spelled a bunch of different ways, but darkie is almost the same as Darke.
You're so afraid of the word "darkie" that you refuse to acknowledge (to an anonymous computer algorithm) that you recognize the word and close the window, yet you come to HN and tell the story using your real name?
"黑日牙膏" or "Black Person Toothpaste" is one of the top two or three toothpastes in China, English name "Darlie," used to be "Darkie," and the logo is basically an old U.
Quote examples
You're so afraid of the word "darkie" that you refuse to acknowledge (to an anonymous computer algorithm) that you recognize the word and close the window, yet you come to HN and tell the story using your real name?
"黑日牙膏" or "Black Person Toothpaste" is one of the top two or three toothpastes in China, English name "Darlie," used to be "Darkie," and the logo is basically an old U.
Frequently asked questions
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How do you use darkie in a sentence?
At one point Colgate sold Darkie toothpaste with a really offensive caricature of a black man on it.
What does darkie mean?
(dated slang, offensive, ethnic slur) Alternative spelling of darkey. [(dated slang, offensive, ethnic slur) A person with dark skin.]
What part of speech is darkie?
darkie is commonly used as noun.