black lady

B2Folklore

(urban legend, Philippines)A ghostly figure of a woman dressed in black mourning clothes, often associated with tragedy and seen haunting specific locations.

Example

• Many locals believe the old mansion is haunted by a black lady who appears at night.

B2Games

(card game)A trick-avoidance card game where players aim to avoid capturing heart cards or the queen of spades.

Example

• In the game of Hearts, the queen of spades is known as the black lady.

C1Sociology

(Black feminism)A stereotype representing the politics of respectability of middle-class Black women in professional careers.

Example

• The character Claire Huxtable from 'The Cosby Show' is often cited as an example of the black lady stereotype.

B1Music

(song title)A song by Donna Summer, describing a mysterious and alluring woman.