blackface

noun

1. (uncountable)The practice in which a nonblack person blackens their face using theatrical makeup in order to portray a caricature of a black person.

   “Soberano hit back at Instagram comments, writing, "This is not any form of blackface." But has since backtracked.”

2. (countable)A sheep of the Scottish Blackface breed.
3. (countable, uncountable)Synonym of boldface.

   “The laboratory procedure in the most important tests and methods is printed in blackface type for convenience of reference.”

4. (alt-of, countable, uncountable)Alternative letter-case form of blackface.

   “There is no excuse for donning Blackface.”