Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

uncle sucker

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.53 in modern English

Syllables: un-cle -suck-er
IPA

19

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

4

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

name

A personification of the United States federal government, regarded as being exploited by unscrupulous citizens or businesses.

American usage; Derogatory; Humorous; Slang

Example Sentences

"They are increasing their productivity to the point where they will top the United States and also Russia, which is No. 2. At the same time the only way they can dispose of the steel is through export — and Uncle Sucker will be the buyer. But the United States is going to run out of money one of these days."
"Sure, if we own an aerospace contracting company, a five-thousand-acre sugar-beet farm, or a savings and loan with the president's son on the board of directors, we can soak Uncle Sucker for millions."

Etymology

Blend of Uncle Sam + sucker.

Usage

Questions

What does uncle sucker mean?: A personification of the United States federal government, regarded as being exploited by unscrupulous citizens or businesses.
Where does uncle sucker come from?: Blend of Uncle Sam + sucker.

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