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golliwog

/ˈɡɒl.ɪ.wɒɡ/

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noun

/ˈɡɒl.ɪ.wɒɡ/formalbritishobsolete
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее тип гротескной черной куклы, в настоящее время считающееся крайне оскорбительным и устаревшим.

A noun referring to a type of grotesque black doll, now considered highly offensive and outdated.

  1. A type of dollC2formalbritish

    A doll with exaggerated features, originally created in the late 19th century, now widely considered a racist caricature.

    ruКукла-голливог

    • The golliwog doll was once a common toy but is now recognized as offensive.
    • Collectors of vintage toys sometimes encounter golliwog figures.
    • Many museums have removed golliwog dolls from their displays due to their racist connotations.