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Meaning of darkie | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2 Specialized

Definitions

Alternative spelling of darkey.

alt-of, alternative, dated, ethnic, offensive, slang, slur

Examples

“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.”
“My Dad has taught me that in England some foolish man may call me sambo, darkie, boot or munt or nigger, even.”

CEFR level

C2
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This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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