Definitions

1. noun

a person who has changed their skin color, often used in a derogatory or racist way to refer to someone who has ‘turned’ or ‘gone over’ to the side of a particular ethnic group, especially by changing their appearance or behavior.

“The media criticized the politician for her comments about the turnskin in her community.”

2. verb

to change one’s skin color, especially by adopting the customs or appearance of another ethnic group.

“She turnedskin her accent and dress to blend in with the locals.”