"blacktag" meaning in All languages combined

See blacktag on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: blacktags [plural]
Etymology: Blend of black + hashtag Etymology templates: {{blend|en|black|hashtag}} Blend of black + hashtag Head templates: {{en-noun}} blacktag (plural blacktags)
  1. (Internet) A hashtag used by, or in support of, the black community. Tags: Internet Categories (topical): Internet
    Sense id: en-blacktag-en-noun-iCUHWHPB Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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