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Blackfishing

noun, verb, slang

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The practice of appropriating signifiers of black identity, such as darkening the skin, or wearing traditionally black hairstyles. slang, uncountable

    "Judging from not only various records of campus life but also the numerous Instagram accounts of women appearing as "black" personalities — a phenomenon known as "blackfishing" — many do not know better."

Verb
  1. 1
    present participle and gerund of blackfish form-of, gerund, participle, present

Etymology

Etymology 1

From blackfish + -ing.

Etymology 2

From blackfish + -ing.

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