1 definition by Cowfish21
Portraying someone who is not white as white for the sake of convenience or narrative. Based on the famous portrayals of Heathcliff from Emily Bronte's Wuthering Heights who is portrayed in the novel as non-white but frequently cast in film as a white character.
"Wow! Did you see Gods of Egypt? They totally Heathcliffed that whole movie so they could get more money off of big-name celebrities instead of casting brown people who would have been more appropriate for the roles."
or..
"Oh did you see what this white chick did? What a privileged b***ch!"
"Dude, I know her. She ain't even white. She's Hispanic and you don't have any idea the s**t she's been through. Quit Heathcliffing her just for retweets!"
or..
"Oh did you see what this white chick did? What a privileged b***ch!"
"Dude, I know her. She ain't even white. She's Hispanic and you don't have any idea the s**t she's been through. Quit Heathcliffing her just for retweets!"
by Cowfish21 February 13, 2021