Blackvoice

noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The adoption by nonblack people of black vocabulary, catchphrases, or speech styles. uncountable

    "In 1838, one playwright in particular emerged as the defining voice of Cuban satire, popularizing the use of blackvoice before blackface made its debut on the theater stage."

Verb
  1. 1
    To use blackvoice.

Synonyms

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vocal blackface

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"In 1838, one playwright in particular emerged as the defining voice of Cuban satire, popularizing the use of blackvoice before blackface made its debut on the theater stage."

Etymology

From black + voice, modelled on the earlier blackface.

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