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African dominoes

plural noun

, Slang: Disparaging and Offensive.
  1. dice, especially as used in the game of craps.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of African dominoes1

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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