Meaning of Uncle Sucker | Babel Free
Definitions
A personification of the United States federal government, regarded as being exploited by unscrupulous citizens or businesses.
US, derogatory, humorous, slang
Examples
“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.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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