play the white man en · VERB
Meanings
- (UK, informal, intransitive, qualifier:potentially offensive) To act with honour, decency, and responsibility.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| plays the white man | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| playing the white man | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| played the white man | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| played the white man | Tense=Past | lexicographic |