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Jungle Fever

Definition

Noun: Jungle Fever refers to a slang term that describes a fascination or attraction between individuals of different races, particularly when a person of non-African descent is attracted to a person of African descent.

Senses and Usages

1. Noun: An intense and often exaggerated attraction or fascination towards someone of a different race or ethnicity.

Example Sentence: Karen couldn't help but feel a strong case of jungle fever when she met James, a charming African American man.

2. Noun: A 1991 American romantic drama film directed by Spike Lee that portrays an interracial relationship and the challenges it faces.

Example Sentence: Jungle Fever received critical acclaim for its honest portrayal of the complexities surrounding interracial relationships.

3. Noun: A term used to describe a state of delirium or wild excitement.

Example Sentence: The exotic atmosphere of the carnival put everyone in a state of jungle fever.

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