Pronunciation: /blæk.fɪʃ.ɪŋ/
noun a term used to describe someone who pretends to be black or of a different race for personal gain or attention
A1 Blackfishing is when someone pretends to be black or of a different race online.
A2 The act of blackfishing has been criticized for its harmful impact on communities of color.
B1 Social media influencers have been called out for blackfishing in order to gain more followers.
B2 Blackfishing can perpetuate harmful stereotypes and contribute to cultural appropriation.
C1 The phenomenon of blackfishing raises important discussions about identity, race, and privilege.
C2 Some celebrities have faced backlash for engaging in blackfishing and misrepresenting their racial identity.
formal The act of blackfishing involves a person pretending to be Black when they are not.
informal I can't believe she's blackfishing on social media, it's so obvious she's not actually Black.
slang She's totally blackfishing on her Instagram, it's ridiculous.
figurative His attempt at blackfishing was like a poorly executed disguise that fooled no one.
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