Paleface

Pronunciation: /peɪlfeɪs/

Definitions of paleface

noun a derogatory term used to refer to a white person, especially in Native American contexts

Example Sentences

A1 The paleface was scared of the dark forest.

A2 The children dressed up as palefaces for Halloween.

B1 The cowboy encountered a paleface in the saloon.

B2 The detective suspected the paleface of being involved in the crime.

C1 The paleface actor received critical acclaim for his performance on stage.

C2 The paleface character in the novel symbolized the clash of cultures in the story.

Examples of paleface in a Sentence

formal The term 'paleface' is considered derogatory and should not be used in formal settings.

informal I heard someone refer to a fair-skinned person as a paleface the other day.

slang Hey paleface, you need some sunscreen for that skin tone?

figurative In the wild west movies, the cowboys often referred to the settlers as palefaces.

Grammatical Forms of paleface

• past tense: palefaced
• plural: palefaces
• comparative: paler
• superlative: palest
• present tense: palefaces
• future tense: will paleface
• perfect tense: have palefaced
• continuous tense: is palefacing
• singular: paleface
• positive degree: paleface
• infinitive: to paleface
• gerund: palefacing
• participle: palefaced

Origin and Evolution of paleface

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'paleface' originated as a term used by Native Americans to describe European settlers with fair skin.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'paleface' has evolved to be used more broadly to refer to any white person, often in a derogatory or humorous manner.