redface

A style of theatrical makeup in which a white actor reddens the face in order to portray a Native American.

Noun

  1. A style of theatrical makeup in which a white actor reddens the face in order to portray a Native American.

Origin

From red + face, based on earlier blackface.

Related

blackface brownface transface whiteface yellowface red-faced

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