Race-bending
noun, slang
noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 Playing the role of, or casting someone in the role of, someone of different race or ethnicity derogatory, informal, often, uncountable
"But while gender-bending — and for that matter, race-bending — may indeed "do" important political work, we must approach such performances with caution."
Example
More examples"But while gender-bending — and for that matter, race-bending — may indeed "do" important political work, we must approach such performances with caution."
Etymology
From race + bending, following the pattern of genderbending.
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