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Historically, Uncle Tom was a black man born into slavery, who ended up sacrificing his own life to save the lives of other slaves. But, when this story was made into a movie, Uncle Tom was portrayed as a slave who gave his life for his master.
Now, an "Uncle Tom" is a derogatory term to describe a black man who "acts white" and "talks white", or who is a sell-out to his own race. A black man who kisses white people's asses, and who will turn his back on other black people to keep the approval of whites. A sell-out, an ass kisser, a race traitor...
I've also heard people describe an " Uncle Tom" as a whitewashed black man. A black man who may have been raised by white people, and who therefore has the manorisms and behaviors of a white man. He would also speak like a "dorky/nerdy" white man.
A black man, who, while speaking to over the phone, one would think they were talking to a white man.
Now, an "Uncle Tom" is a derogatory term to describe a black man who "acts white" and "talks white", or who is a sell-out to his own race. A black man who kisses white people's asses, and who will turn his back on other black people to keep the approval of whites. A sell-out, an ass kisser, a race traitor...
I've also heard people describe an " Uncle Tom" as a whitewashed black man. A black man who may have been raised by white people, and who therefore has the manorisms and behaviors of a white man. He would also speak like a "dorky/nerdy" white man.
A black man, who, while speaking to over the phone, one would think they were talking to a white man.
"Colin Powell is an Uncle Tom. Condaliza Rice is a female version of an Uncle Tom."
"That guy is such an Uncle Tom! I thought he was a white dude, til he got to my door and I saw he was black!"
"That guy is such an Uncle Tom! I thought he was a white dude, til he got to my door and I saw he was black!"
by SaintXtina December 11, 2014
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Anatidaephobia is derived from the Greek word "anatidae", meaning ducks, geese or swans and "phobos" meaning fear.
by blank babushka October 24, 2009
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1. A derogatory term for an African-American individual who doesn't stand up for racism, esp. about their own race
2. A derogatory term for an African-American who makes attempts to please "the white man"
2. A derogatory term for an African-American who makes attempts to please "the white man"
by Lila Tourenette January 11, 2011
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1. Uncle Tom is a person of any race of any color that degrades his own people. on a consistent basis. 2. race traitor
by Uppity White Man October 17, 2018
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Uncle Tom is a term used by black people to insinuate that black people that speak proper English, are mature, have a good job, good education, work ethic and-or if they hang out with white people that makes you a sell out.
Jamal works, has an education, lives well, sets a good example for his children and is a productive member of society? He's a Uncle Tom.
by Derf21 November 03, 2010
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This is a socially excepted racist term used by the liberal media to condemn a black person who's views don't correspond with theirs. Used as a red herring to dismiss their political views.
by banannahammock<3 UD! May 03, 2009