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Meaning of Uncle Sucker | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

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.

See also

Uncle Sugar Uncle Thomas Uncle Tom Uncle Tom Cobley and all Uncle Tomahawk Uncle Tommery