Race-bending

noun, slang

noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 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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