(US, historical) A (possibly apocryphal) social event to which only those whose skin color passed the "brown bag test" were admitted.
(US, historical) A (possibly apocryphal) social event to which only those whose skin color passed the "brown bag test" were admitted.
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(US, historical) The alleged practice of comparing an African-American's skin color to that of a brown paper bag, allowing them certain privileges only if the skin was lighter.
(historical, US) A type of sex party in 1920s flapper culture.
(US, chiefly, historical) A social gathering at which singing and dancing games are played, frequently held in the 19th and early 20th centuries in the American South and Midwest.
(BDSM) A social gathering held for people to participate in BDSM activities.
(medicine) The practice of having a patient bring all of their existing medications to an appointment with the doctor, as a way to see what has previously been prescribed and what drug interactions might be occurring.