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African dominoes

American  

plural noun

Slang: Disparaging and Offensive.

  1. dice, especially as used in the game of craps.

Etymology

Origin of African dominoes

An Americanism dating back to 1920–25; in reference to the supposed popularity of craps and other dice games among Black people

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