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fuzzy-wuzzy

Pronunciation: /ˈfʌzɪwʌzi/

Definition of fuzzy-wuzzy

noun (plural fuzzy-wuzzies)

British informal, offensive
  • a black person, especially one with tightly curled hair.
  • historical a Sudanese soldier.

Origin:

late 19th century: reduplication of fuzzy

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