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Golliwogg

Noun: Golliwogg refers to a doll or a character in children's stories, typically depicted as a black-faced character with exaggerated features and wearing colorful clothing.

Sample Sentence: I found a vintage golliwogg doll while cleaning out my grandmother's attic.

Noun: In a derogatory sense, golliwogg may refer to a black person, often used as a racial slur.

Sample Sentence: It is completely unacceptable to use the term golliwogg to refer to someone based on their race.

Adjective: Golliwogg can also be used as an adjective to describe something resembling or associated with golliwoggs.

Sample Sentence: The nursery had a golliwogg-themed decor, with colorful wallpapers and golliwogg-patterned beddings.

Verb: As a verb, golliwogg is rarely used but can refer to imitating the appearance or behavior of a golliwogg.

Sample Sentence: He decided to golliwogg his costume for the fancy dress party, drawing exaggerated features on his face and dressing in colorful clothes.