Black velvet
Definition
Australian slang for sexual intercourse with an Aboriginal Australian woman; it can also refer to Aboriginal Australian women in that sexualized context. The phrase also names a cocktail made with stout and champagne or, sometimes, a less expensive sparkling white wine.
Quick Facts
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Sexual slang meaning
In Australian slang, “black velvet” refers to sex between a white man and an Aboriginal Australian woman. It can also be used for the Aboriginal women described in that context.
The phrase appears in references to sex involving Aboriginal women, including historical writing about remote Australian stations.
Other meaning
“Black velvet” is also the name of a drink made by combining stout with champagne or, sometimes, a cheaper sparkling white wine. The surrounding context distinguishes this cocktail meaning from the sexual slang.