Oreo

American  

[awr-ee-oh, ohr-] / ˈɔr iˌoʊ, ˈoʊr- /

Or oreo

noun

Slang: Disparaging and Offensive.

plural

Oreos

1. a Black person who is regarded as having adopted the attitudes, values, and behavior thought to be characteristic of middle-class white society, often at the expense of their own heritage.

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Etymology

Origin of Oreo

An Americanism dating back to 1965–70; from trademark name of a dark chocolate cookie with a white cream filling

Example Sentences

But unlike the globalized Oreo, Biscoffs don’t come from an American snack-food giant.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026

Barry Callebaut supplies cocoa and chocolate products to major food groups such as Oreo cookie producer Mondelez, KitKat maker Nestle and Magnum ice cream owner Unilever.

From Barron's • Nov. 5, 2025

During the third quarter, Reese’s Oreo was the “top new item” in the candy, mint and gum category, the company said, with retail-sales trends exceeding targets.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 30, 2025

Inside, it was all Oreo, layered with Oreo American buttercream frosting — a reflection of Escoto’s preference for nostalgic flavors.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 20, 2025

Dinner is deep-fried Oreos served on top of Oreo ice cream, and for a drink, it's Oreos dissolved in milk.

From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli