black velvet
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Australian aboriginal women with whom white men have sex.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
Australian English
Examples
‘Just can’t imagine anybody else havin’ a go at your missus while you’re away chasing black velvet in Mt Isa, can ya?’
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Sexual intercourse with an Australian aboriginal woman.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “black velvet” mean?
Australian aboriginal women with whom white men have sex.
Is “black velvet” formal or informal?
black velvet is generally slang.
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