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sambo

Sambo (noun) means a black person, especially one who is accommodating or servile towards whites; an Uncle Tom.

noun
1
A black person, especially one who is accommodating or servile towards whites; an Uncle Tom.
2
A person of three quarters African descent and one quarter Caucasian descent.
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Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish zambo.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of sambo?

"sambo" (noun) means a black person, especially one who is accommodating or servile towards whites; an Uncle Tom.

What are the different meanings of sambo?

"sambo" has 2 main meanings: 1. A black person, especially one who is accommodating or servile towards whites; an Uncle Tom; 2. A person of three quarters African descent and one quarter Caucasian descent.

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