golliwog
Part of Speech: noun
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A black-faced rag doll character with frizzy black hair, bright red lips, and colorful clothing, originating from late 19th-century children's literature, now widely regarded as a racist caricature of Black people.
Many modern toy stores have removed golliwog dolls from their shelves due to concerns about racial stereotyping.
Etymology
Coined by author Florence Kate Upton in her 1895 children's book *The Adventures of Two Dutch Dolls and a Golliwogg*, the name combines 'golly' (an archaic term for a Black person) and 'wog', a later derogatory slur for non-white people.
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What does golliwog mean?
golliwog means: A black-faced rag doll character with frizzy black hair, bright red lips, and colorful clothing, originating from late 19th-century children's literature, now widely regarded as a racist caricature of Black people.
How do you pronounce golliwog?
golliwog: /ˈɡɒliwɒɡ/
How is golliwog used in a sentence?
Many modern toy stores have removed golliwog dolls from their shelves due to concerns about racial stereotyping.