Definitions

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  • adjective Of or pertaining to employment in the black market; that is, to engagement in illicit trade or distribution of untaxed goods and services.

Etymologies

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From black market and -collar.

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Examples

  • The latest outlet, located at Old School on Mount Sophia, isn't even "officially" open yet, but it's already packed on a regular basis - and not just by the black-collar creative types that work on the hill.

    Channel NewsAsia Front Page News 2008

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