blackfulla

English

Etymology

black +‎ fulla

Noun

blackfulla (plural blackfullas)

1. (Australia) Alternative form of blackfellow
   • 2012, Gayle Kennedy, Me, Antman and Fleabag, →ISBN:

     Ant said ta me, 'If this is supposed ta be a dreamin festival, where are all the fuckin blackfullas?'

   • 2013, Chris Sarra, Good Morning, Mr Sarra, →ISBN:

     I didn't want a PhD where I did whatever it took to get me across the line because I was a blackfulla.

   • 2016, Cathy McLennan, Saltwater, →ISBN:

     This blackfulla's driving a car. Copper stops 'im, says, “Did you know you were speeding?” Blackfulla says, “No.” His Missus goes, “Oh yeah you did, eh.” Cop says, “Did you know your tail lights aren't working? Guy says, "No". His missus says, "You did an' all, Dont you gammon to them coppers." Guy goes to his Missus, "Shut up!" Copper asks the Missus, "Does he always talk to you like that?" She goes, "Only when he's drunk!"

   • 2020 April 17, Ben Armstrong, “You want more diversity? Make your work a place where blackfullas feel valued”, in The Guardian‎^[1]:

     My response is always the same. You have to engage, you have to support and listen. You have to make your work a place where blackfullas will feel valued and safe.