Mister Charlie

American  

Or Mr. Charlie

noun

Older Slang: Usually Disparaging and Offensive.

1. a term used to refer to a white person.

2. a term used to refer to white people collectively.

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Sensitive Note

See Chuck.

Etymology

Origin of Mister Charlie

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

He clashed with director Burgess Meredith and author James Baldwin during the New York run of Baldwin’s play Blues for Mister Charlie, and was let go from the London production for his “corrosive attitude.”

From Slate • Jul. 10, 2019

What a devilish poor shot you’ve made, Mister Charlie Clancy!

From The Death Shot A Story Retold by Reid, Mayne

“Charlie,” said Zook, sitting down beside his champion, “or p’r’aps I should say Mister Charlie, the game’s up wi’ you, whatever it was.”

From Charlie to the Rescue by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)