Black sheep

Noun

Definitionen

1.NounA nonconformist; an unusual or unconventional person, who may be rejected or disdained by others for this reason.

"He was the black sheep in the family, as an artist among doctors and lawyers."

2.NounA person who is not wholesome, honest, or trustworthy.

3.NounA worker who refuses to strike; a scab.

4.NounUsed other than figuratively or idiomatically: see black,‎ sheep.

"Baa baa black sheep have you any wool? Yes sir, yes sir, Three bags full."

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