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

Earlier this week Oreo maker Mondelez said that it expected low consumer confidence and fatigue about price increases to hurt sales in 2026.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

The owner of Oreo and Cadbury on Tuesday posted a profit of $665 million, or 51 cents a share, compared with $1.75 billion, or $1.30 a share, a year earlier.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026

Shares in Mondelez International dropped 5.8% after the company, which makes Oreo cookies and Ritz crackers, topped analysts’ earnings expectations but cut its guidance for 2025.

From Barron's • Oct. 29, 2025

Mondelez International Inc., the maker of Oreo cookies, Ritz crackers and Sour Patch Kids candy, said late Tuesday it reached “peak costs” and dialed down its expectations for the year.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 28, 2025

There were all different sorts—chocolate with chocolate frosting, chocolate with vanilla frosting, red velvet, Oreo flavor, peanut butter, sprinkles, caramel.

From Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff