Definitions of "Browning" (Slang)

1. Browning (Noun)

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English Translation

Light-skinned Black woman

Definition

"Browning" is a Jamaican Patois term used to describe a light-skinned person, typically a light-skinned Black woman or someone of mixed race with a fairer complexion. It comes from the English word "brown," but in Jamaican culture, skin tone is often categorized using terms like "browning" (light brown) and "blacks" (darker-skinned person), both of which reflect colonial-era colorism.

Example Sentences

Patois: Yow! a wah dah browning deh name?
English: Hey! What is the name of that light-skinned girl?

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posted by anonymous on April 25, 2013

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Other Definitions of "Browning"

2. Browning (Noun)

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Definition

A term often used to describe someone with light or fair skin.

Example Sentences

Patois: Browning hav di fairest complexion.
English: The person with light skin, has the fairest complexion.

Related Words

Hot Steppa , Baby mada , Bad man , Bait ,

posted by anonymous on December 15, 2023

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