Complete Definition of "black babies"

English

Noun
the black babies

  1. (Ireland / idiomatic) third world charities, the missions.

#:Jim met his wife when she was collecting for the black babies.

Usage notes
This term has fallen from use over the last few decades, both due to it being considered politically incorrect, and due to a better understanding of third world issues.

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