chitlin circuit
noun
chit·lin circuit
\ˈchitlə̇n-\
Definition of chitlin circuit
: a group of theaters and nightclubs that cater to African-American audiences and feature African-American entertainers
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Origin and Etymology of chitlin circuit
so called from the assumption that chitterlings are eaten chiefly by African-Americans
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