Aunt Jemima

English

Etymology

Name of the stereotypical black female character used to advertise an American brand of pancake mixture, originating in a minstrel show.

Noun

Aunt Jemima (plural Aunt Jemimas)

  1. (derogatory) A black woman who is obsequiously servile to white authority.
    Synonyms: Aunt Jane, Aunt Thomasina
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