mighty white of you

Originally used under colonialism and before civil rights, this phrase expressed appreciation for honorable or gracious behavior, under the assumption that white people were inherently more virtuous. Today, it is generally used sarcastically in reference to underwhelming acts of generosity.

In Jamaica in 1765:

A: I built the slaves a church to hang out in on Sundays, even though I didn't have to.
B: Well, that's mighty white of you.

In Harlem in 2010:

A: I'm feeling so generous, I'm gonna eat my food right next to you so you can enjoy the smell.
B: Well God damn, that's mighty white of you - How could I ever repay you for such a selfless act?

by Hollywood Cemetery March 14, 2010

mighty white of you

to behave or act in a manner stereotypically attributed to Caucasians

That was mighty white of you to help with the charity ball.

by Bertha M. Butts December 23, 2005

mighty white

The act of really fuckin someone over. Much in the same way the white man has fucked over everyone else.

Wow, man. That was mighty white of you to run over that guys dog because he had a problem with you fuckin' his retarded sister after you got her drunk as hell.

by jojo August 24, 2004

mighty white of you

Foolish phrase used by some to show so-called white superiority. Phrase attributed to the south, and coined during days of slavery. Now sometimes said in a sarcastic manner to people who act as they are superior because of their race.

When Bob threw a nickle into the UNICEF can at the office, and said "Those people should be glad I felt so generous." I said to him "That's mighty white of you ass."

by 524484452 June 2, 2008

That's mighty white of you

The exact opposite of white, a very niggerish act.

Richard cut Tommy in line at the movie theater. Tommy told Richard "That's mighty white of you Dick"

by IronChefChad September 25, 2016

Mighty Whiteys

A slang term, at least in Humboldt County, California, for oxycontins.

Hey yo! Can you spare some mighty whiteys for a bro?

by Boogercat March 2, 2018