Oreo

American

[awr-ee-oh, ohr-] / ˈɔr iˌoʊ, ˈoʊr- /

Or oreo

noun

Slang: Disparaging and Offensive.

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.

Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

Oreos

plural

Etymology

Origin of Oreo

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

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Oreo says it wasn’t behind the viral chat but is “thrilled” about it.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 6, 2026

At 37, an emergency room visit for severe belly pain showed the culprit: a neuroendocrine tumor in the appendix, the size of an Oreo, but much more troublesome.

From Slate ● May 6, 2026

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

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

All right—I have a sneaking suspicion that you're not 100% committed to your Oreo diet.

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

Some sent in Oreos in an act of defiance.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026

“Would it be so bad to send a text that said, ‘Sorry, Michelle, but I’m going to keep sending Oreos.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 6, 2026

Karen Grammer liked to dunk Oreos in ice-cold Coca-Cola until the cream filling hardened and the cookie softened.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 7, 2025

A similar increase was observed for snacks like Oreos and Doritos, which are 26.4% more expensive since January 2019.

From Salon ● Mar. 10, 2024

The box of Oreos on the table meant she had left the house and gone to the store while we were at school.

From "P.S. Be Eleven" by Rita Williams-Garcia

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