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While " Jungle Fever " can refer to several things—from a catchy 1970s funk track to tropical-themed home décor —it is most widely known as a provocative 1991 film by Spike Lee. The movie uses a slang term for interracial attraction to explore the deep-seated racial, class, and social tensions in urban America.

It typically refers to an "insane" or irrational sexual attraction to someone of a different race, often based on media-driven myths and stereotypes rather than genuine connection. Jungle Fever

Historically, "Jungle Fever" was used to describe actual tropical diseases, but in a social context, it became a derogatory slang term. While " Jungle Fever " can refer to