Sambo en · NOUN · etymology 1
Pronunciation
- /ˈsæmboʊ/ (US)
Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish zambo.
Meanings
- (derogatory) A black person, especially one who is accommodating or servile towards whites; an Uncle Tom.
- (obsolete, offensive) A person of three quarters African descent and one quarter Caucasian descent.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sambos | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
list in mulatto (person of mixed race)