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Black sheep - Definition and Overview |
| Related Words: Bushman, Caucasian, Indian, Malayan, Mongolian, Negrillo, Negrito, Negro, Oriental, Wasp, Absolute, Angry, Apocalyptic, Bad |
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- See Black Sheep for other meanings
Black sheep is a derogatory colloquial term in the English language meaning an outsider or one who is different in a way which others disapprove of. This can be someone who has been shunned by others, or one who has chosen to be an outsider, due to actions and aims that separate them from the rest of the people or "flock".
The term originated from the fact that due to genetics, occasional black sheep will be born into a herd of white sheep.
The point with black sheep is that their wool is black, and cannot be dyed. White is the preferred colour for wool as is can be most easily dyed.
See also: Ugly duckling, Baa Baa Black Sheep
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Example Usage of Black |
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Geleeda: "What's your colors?" "Black and Gold!" "What's your style?" "TIGERS FOR LIFE!" Whoo! Rockin the Black and gold for spirit!
^-^Just me^-^ |
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ryan_reeves: RT @Phatkatsistaa: Got me a Black berry again yay! ----finally |
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douglaspaul: #iaintafraidtosay that i'm Black, 6 foot, 200+ lbs, from brooklyn, nyc and i have abba on my ipod. haha |
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