1. A doll with a grotesque or caricatured appearance, traditionally made with a dark face, fuzzy hair, and bright clothing.
Usage: chiefly British; dated; now considered offensive due to its racist origins and associations

Examples

• The antique toy collection included a gollywog doll from the early 20th century.
• Children's books from that era sometimes featured gollywog characters that would be considered inappropriate today.
• The museum removed the gollywog from its display after reviewing its problematic history.