"rughead" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: rugheads [plural]
Etymology: rug + head, an allusion to curly hair. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|rug|head}} rug + head Head templates: {{en-noun}} rughead (plural rugheads)
  1. (US, slang, ethnic slur) A black person. Tags: US, ethnic, slang, slur Synonyms: rug

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