Definition of "darkies" [darkies]

• Plural form of darky. (noun)

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• ""I apologise if anyone was offended by my use of the term 'darkies' - it wasn't made with the intention of offending anyone.""
• "Teachout also acknowledges that on racial matters as well, Armstrong's behavior - appearing as "King of the Zulus" at Mardi Gras, or adopting "When It's Sleepy Time Down South" as his theme song despite its reference to "darkies" - could be, to use one of his terms,"
• "Den dare is dese young niggers what ain't fit to be called darkies, dat tries to ac 'eddicated, and says dat it ain't any spe'rits dat walks de earth."