black sheep

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Expression

Expression black sheep

1. (idiomatic) A black sheep is a person who is regarded as a disgrace or outcast to a group.

   He was the black sheep of our family after being kicked out of every school.

Noun

Singular black sheep

Plural black sheep

A black sheep.

1. (countable) A black sheep is a type of sheep that is covered with black wool all over its body.

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