1. Plural of gollywog; a doll or toy figure with exaggerated features, historically produced as children's playthings.
Usage: dated; offensive; The term and associated imagery are now widely recognized as racist and are no longer in common use or production.

Examples

• The antique shop displayed a collection of gollywogs from the early 20th century.
• Many libraries and schools have removed gollywogs from children's books due to their offensive nature.
• The vintage gollywogs in the museum exhibit are presented with historical context and critical commentary.