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Definition of Uncle Tomahawk in US English:
Uncle Tomahawk
noun
North Americanderogatory, offensive
A North American Indian who is considered to be excessively obedient to or cooperative with the white establishment.
Origin
1960s; earliest use found in Pacific Stars & Stripes (Tokyo). From uncle + tomahawk, after Uncle Tom.
