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Meaning of yellowface | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A style of theatrical makeup in which a white actor yellows their face in order to portray an East Asian.

uncountable

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

yellowfacing Yellowfin yellowfin sole yellowfin tuna yellowfish Yellowhair