tom

Reading level: medium

Estimated CEFR level: A2 — Elementary

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun (ethnic slur) offensive and derogatory name for a Black man who is abjectly servile and deferential to Whites
  2. noun male cat
  3. noun male turkey

Etymology

From generic use of the proper name Tom.

In classic literature

Synonyms

Uncle Tom

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