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golliwogg

/ˈɡɒl.i.wɒɡ/

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noun

/ˈɡɒl.i.wɒɡ/formalbritishobsolete
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее тип гротескной чёрной куклы, в настоящее время считающееся крайне оскорбительным и вышедшее из приемлемого употребления.

A noun referring to a type of grotesque black doll, now considered highly offensive and no longer in acceptable use.

  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 golliwogg doll was once a common toy in some countries.
    • Many people now view the golliwogg as an offensive racial stereotype.
    • Collectors sometimes seek vintage golliwogg items, but their sale is controversial.

    Synonymsgolliwog

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