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Definition of jigaboo in English:

jigaboo

noun

offensive North American

  • A black person.

Pronunciation

jigaboo

/ˈjiɡəˌbo͞o/ /ˈdʒɪɡəˌbu/

Origin

Early 20th century related to slang jig (in the same sense); compare with the pair bug, bugaboo.