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

Mondelez International declined 4.2% after the owner of brands Oreo and Cadbury posted better-than-expected adjusted fourth-quarter earnings but profit declined on higher cocoa costs.

From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026

Mondelez agreed to make, market and sell the Biscoff brand in India, a market where Boone says the Oreo maker is already a powerhouse.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026

As a result, my first Oreo cookie was exciting and a revelation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 25, 2025

“Early data shows that Reese’s Oreo overindexes with Gen Z and millennial buyers, a priority audience for the brand,” Tanner said.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 30, 2025

I just have to put the Oreo thing out there.

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