Pronunciation: /blækfeɪs/
noun a form of theatrical makeup used predominantly by non-black performers to represent a caricature of a black person
A1 Blackface is a type of makeup used in theatrical performances.
A2 Some people consider blackface to be offensive and inappropriate.
B1 The history of blackface in entertainment is controversial and problematic.
B2 There have been instances of celebrities facing backlash for using blackface in the past.
C1 The use of blackface in modern society is widely condemned as a form of racism.
C2 There is ongoing debate about the impact of blackface on perpetuating harmful stereotypes.
verb to apply blackface makeup or to portray a black person in a stereotypical or offensive manner
A1 I don't know how to blackface.
A2 She tried to blackface for the school play.
B1 The actor was criticized for blackfacing in the movie.
B2 The comedian blackfaced during his controversial performance.
C1 The use of blackface in the film sparked a heated debate.
C2 The politician faced backlash for blackfacing in a photo from his past.
formal The use of blackface in theatrical performances is highly controversial and considered offensive.
informal I can't believe they thought it was okay to do blackface at the party last night.
slang That comedian got in trouble for doing blackface in his stand-up routine.
figurative His words were like a form of verbal blackface, perpetuating harmful stereotypes.
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