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black book

NOUN
book of phone numbers or undesirables
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The names of many New Yorkers who never met Epstein appear in the DOJ files—and many listed in his black book never knew him either.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Far too many of the names in the black book are no longer with us — Dave Niehaus, Dave Henderson, Bobo Brayton, Ron Santo, Don Baylor, Jim Bouton.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 3, 2023

And in this box, as you say, I came across this little black book, and it was tied with cream ribbon.

From Salon • Oct. 22, 2023

When Smith and Mealamu approached Kahui on his first day, Smith - by now a senior player - handed him a black book.

From BBC • Oct. 11, 2023

Mom pulled a small black book out of her apron pocket and tossed it in his lap.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam



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