brown bag test

== English == === Noun === brown bag test (plural brown bag tests) (US, historical) The alleged practice of comparing an African-American's skin color to that of a brown paper bag, allowing them certain privileges only if the skin was lighter. Synonyms: brown paper bag test, paper bag test (medicine) The practice of having a patient bring all of their existing medications to an appointment with the doctor, as a way to see what has previously been prescribed and what drug interactions might be occurring. ==== Related terms ==== paper bag party