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blacker

The correct spelling is blacker.

How to pronounce blacker

noun

IPA: /ˈblækɚ/

Say it like: Bla-ker

The correct spelling is blacker. One who blacks. For example: "black drinking fountain; black hospital"

Usage Examples

black drinking fountain; black hospital

I was dealt two red queens, and he got one of the black queens.

He shot her a black look.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.One who blacks.

adjective

  1. 1.(of an object) Absorbing all light and reflecting none; dark and hueless.
  2. 2.(of a place, etc) Without light.
  3. 3.(sometimes capitalized) Of or relating to any of various ethnic groups having dark pigmentation of the skin.
  4. 4.Designated for use by those ethnic groups which have dark pigmentation of the skin.
  5. 5.(of a card) Of the spades or clubs suits. Compare red

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