How to Pronounce "darkie"
word
ˈdɑɹki
DAR-kee
dˈɑːki
DAA-kee
Definition
An extremely offensive and old-fashioned slang term for a Black person, now universally considered racist.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɑɹki
British English
dˈɑːki
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DAR-kee
UK
DAA-kee
Listen in Context
The word darkie is offensive language.
Do not use the word darkie.
Darkie is an old racist term.
Some old books contain the word darkie, but it's never acceptable today.