"Uncle Sucker" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Blend of Uncle Sam + sucker Etymology templates: {{blend|en|Uncle Sam|sucker}} Blend of Uncle Sam + sucker Head templates: {{en-prop|head=Uncle Sucker}} Uncle Sucker
  1. (US, slang, humorous, derogatory) A personification of the United States federal government, regarded as being exploited by unscrupulous citizens or businesses. Tags: US, derogatory, humorous, slang Categories (topical): US politics

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