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    Jun·gle fe·ver
    /ˈjəNGɡəl ˈfēvər/

    noun

    • 1. a severe form of malaria.

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  3. Oct 2, 2005 · Jungle fever is a slang term for the sexual attraction of a non-black person to a black person, or vice versa. It can also refer to the attraction of a person to someone of a different ethnicity or background. See examples, origin, and variations of the term.

  4. noun. Pathology. a severe variety of malarial fever occurring in the East Indies and the tropics. Slang: Sometimes Offensive. a person’s preference for a sexual or romantic relationship that is interracial, especially the preference of a white person for a Black partner. jungle fever.

  5. Dec 11, 2014 · Jungle Fever is a slang term for attraction between people of different race, especially white and black. It may also refer to malaria or colonialism. Learn more about its usage, history and examples from a movie and a novel.

  6. Jungle fever is a term for a severe form of malaria or yellow fever, often contracted in tropical regions. Learn more about the causes, symptoms, and treatments of jungle fever from Merriam-Webster Medical Dictionary.

  7. 3 days ago · The title itself, “Jungle Fever,” refers to the derogatory term historically used to describe the attraction between a white person and a person of color. Through his lyrics, Wonder challenges this prejudiced perspective, encouraging listeners to recognize the shared humanity that transcends racial boundaries.

  8. Jungle fever is a term for a sexual attraction to people of a different race, especially African Americans. It is considered offensive and derogatory, and has been used in African American English since the late 1700s.

  9. Feb 9, 2014 · 9 February 2014. Science Photo Library. People have long been warned about the dangers of tropical diseases. By Anna Lacey. BBC Health Check. When a patient goes to the doctor, most expect to...

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