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Gollywog শব্দের বাংলা অর্থ: পাখী-ডরানো পুতুল

Gollywog Meaning In Bengali পাখী-ডরানো পুতুল

Gollywog

পাখী-ডরানো পুতুল,

Definition

1) Gollywog: A now considered offensive term and racist caricature depicting a black person, often portrayed as a grotesque figure with exaggerated features.
2) Gollywog: A type of doll or character in children's literature, typically characterized by dark skin, frizzy hair, and bright clothing.
3) Gollywog: A term that has its origins in racist stereotypes and is widely viewed as derogatory and inappropriate in contemporary society.

Examples

Gollywog Example in a sentence

1) The vintage toy collection included a Gollywog doll.

2) The controversial use of Gollywog imagery sparked a heated debate.

3) As a child, she cherished her Gollywog as her favorite toy.

4) The Gollywog character was a popular figure in early 20th-century children's literature.

5) The Gollywog motif on the tea set was considered offensive by some.

6) The museum displayed a collection of historic Gollywog memorabilia.

7) In some countries, the Gollywog has been phased out of children's books and toys.

8) She sewed a Gollywog costume for her son's school play.

9) The Gollywog character was originally created in a series of children's books.

10) The store stopped selling Gollywog products after receiving customer complaints.

Part of Speech

Gollywog (Noun)

Synonyms

Bogle , Bogy , Bogie , Gollywog , Golliwog - (NOUN) পাখী-ডরানো পুতুল

Antonyms

Angel
Cherub
Saint

Encyclopedia

Gollywog: A now considered offensive term and racist caricature depicting a black person, often portrayed as a grotesque figure with exaggerated features.
Gollywog: A type of doll or character in children's literature, typically characterized by dark skin, frizzy hair, and bright clothing.
Gollywog: A term that has its origins in racist stereotypes and is widely viewed as derogatory and inappropriate in contemporary society.