chitlin circuit

noun

chit·​lin circuit

ˈchitlə̇n-

: a group of theaters and nightclubs that cater to African-American audiences and feature African-American entertainers

Word History

Etymology

so called from the assumption that chitterlings are eaten chiefly by African-Americans

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Rhymes for chitlin circuit

• burkitt