black book
noun
1
: a book containing a blacklist entry 1
2
: an address book containing especially the names of multiple romantic partners
—usually used in the phrase little black book
It also explores Carla's knack for finding her way into the insular and disparate worlds of fashion, rock and roll (and Mick Jagger's little black book) …—
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As mentioned earlier, Czech's little black book is overflowing with celebrity names.
—Photo: Gotham/gc Images., refinery29.com, 8 Feb. 2024
The suspect in the June 13 theft is described as Black and was wearing a gray sweater and carrying a black book bag.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 25 June 2024
Feeling stung by Josephine’s barbs, Reena steals her black book.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2024
This evidence, along with a list of six kids in the CMC (Crip Mafia Cartel) from Josephine’s black book is enough for the cops to round up all these teens for questioning.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2024
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Photo: Gotham/gc Images., refinery29.com, 8 Feb. 2024
The suspect in the June 13 theft is described as Black and was wearing a gray sweater and carrying a black book bag.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 25 June 2024
Feeling stung by Josephine’s barbs, Reena steals her black book.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2024
This evidence, along with a list of six kids in the CMC (Crip Mafia Cartel) from Josephine’s black book is enough for the cops to round up all these teens for questioning.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2024
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“Black book.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/black%20book. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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