whiteface
whiteface Lexical Profile
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• noun
Theatrical makeup used by a performer to portray a white person, often in a satirical context, or the stark white makeup traditionally worn by clowns.
"The comedian's routine included performing in whiteface to parody stereotypical suburban behavior."
An animal, especially a breed of cattle or sheep such as the Hereford, that is characterized by having prominently white facial hair.
"The rancher purchased a herd of whitefaces to improve the genetic stock of his grazing cattle."
• adjective
Having a white face, either naturally or artificially through the application of makeup.
"The traditional whiteface clown often serves as the authoritative straight man in classic circus comedy routines."
Relating to theatrical or satirical performances in which actors wear white makeup to portray white characters.
"The play employed whiteface minstrelsy to subvert audience expectations regarding race and performance."
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Word Origin & Etymology
A compound of 'white' and 'face', originally used in the 19th century to describe breeds of cattle and sheep, and later applied to theatrical clown makeup and satirical performances.