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Rareblack sheep
The correct spelling is black sheep.
How to pronounce black sheep
noun
Say it like: Bla-k s-hee-p
The correct spelling is black sheep. A nonconformist; an unusual or unconventional person. For example: "He always was the black sheep in the family, as an artist among doctors and lawyers."
Usage Examples
“He always was the black sheep in the family, as an artist among doctors and lawyers.”
Definition
noun
- 1.A nonconformist; an unusual or unconventional person.
- 2.A disliked person; one who is disfavored.
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