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jigaboo

Jigaboo (noun) means a black person.

noun
1
A black person.
2
Any dark-skinned person.
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Etymology

Possibly an African word akin to Bantu tshikabo (“they bow the head docilely”). Alternatively, perhaps from jig, formed similarly to bug and bugaboo.

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What is the meaning of jigaboo?

"jigaboo" (noun) means a black person.

What are the different meanings of jigaboo?

"jigaboo" has 2 main meanings: 1. A black person; 2. Any dark-skinned person.

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