Darky

Pronunciation: /ˈdɑrki/

Definitions of darky

noun a derogatory term used to refer to a black person

Example Sentences

A1 The darky in the corner of the room made me feel scared.

A2 She always carries a darky with her when she goes camping.

B1 The old house was rumored to be haunted by a darky.

B2 The darky in the forest seemed to glow in the moonlight.

C1 The darky in the painting added an eerie atmosphere to the room.

C2 The darky figure stood out against the bright backdrop, creating a striking contrast.

Examples of darky in a Sentence

formal The term 'darky' is considered derogatory and offensive in modern society.

informal I heard someone use the word 'darky' at the store, and it made me uncomfortable.

slang Using 'darky' to refer to someone based on their skin color is completely unacceptable.

figurative The darky clouds in the sky signaled an approaching storm.

Grammatical Forms of darky

• plural: darkies
• comparative: darker
• superlative: darkest
• present tense: darky
• future tense: will darky
• perfect tense: have darkied
• continuous tense: is darkying
• singular: darky
• positive degree: darky
• infinitive: to darky
• gerund: darkying
• participle: darkied

Origin and Evolution of darky

First Known Use: 1830 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'darky' is believed to have originated in the United States during the period of slavery, likely as a derogatory term used to refer to African American individuals based on the color of their skin.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'darky' became increasingly recognized as a racial slur and fell out of common usage due to its offensive and derogatory connotations. It is now considered highly inappropriate and offensive to use in any context.