jungle fever
The term "jungle fever" has both medical and slang meanings, with the latter being considered offensive.
Definition
C1Medicine
(technical)A severe type of malarial fever common in tropical regions.
Example
- The traveler was diagnosed with jungle fever after returning from the East Indies.
C2Social
(derogatory, offensive)An attraction of a non-African person towards people of African descent, often used in a fetishizing manner.
Example
- The term 'jungle fever' is outdated and offensive, reflecting a racist perspective.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "jungle fever":
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