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词汇 one-drop
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Definition of one-drop in English:

one-drop

noun ˈwʌndrɒp
Jamaican
  • A type of drum rhythm used in reggae music, with strong emphasis on the third beat rather than the expected first and third in a bar of four beats; (also) music featuring this type of rhythm. Chiefly attributive: designating such a rhythm or type of music.

adjective ˈwʌndrɒp
US historical
  • Attributive Designating an ideology in which a person is regarded as black if he or she has even the smallest degree of black African ancestry. Frequently in "one-drop rule", "one-drop theory".

Origin

1970s. From one + drop
1920s; earliest use found in Pittsburgh Courier. From one + drop.

Definition of one-drop in US English:

one-drop

nounˈwʌndrɒp
Jamaican
  • A type of drum rhythm used in reggae music, with strong emphasis on the third beat rather than the expected first and third in a bar of four beats; (also) music featuring this type of rhythm. Chiefly attributive: designating such a rhythm or type of music.

adjectiveˈwʌndrɒp
US historical
  • Attributive Designating an ideology in which a person is regarded as black if he or she has even the smallest degree of black African ancestry. Frequently in "one-drop rule", "one-drop theory".

Origin

1970s. From one + drop<br>1920s; earliest use found in Pittsburgh Courier. From one + drop.

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