the nigger in the woodpile
1Nigger in the woodpile — A parody, titled The Nigger in the Woodpile , of Republican efforts to play down the antislavery plank in their 1860 platform. A nigger in the woodpile (or fence) is an English figure of speech formerly commonly used in the United States and… …
2nigger in the woodpile — {n. phr.}, {slang} Something unexpected that changes a situation; a hidden factor or trick. Racist and offensive, but commonly used in the past. * /I knew there had to be a nigger in the woodpile, because the man was being much too generous./ *… …
3nigger in the woodpile — {n. phr.}, {slang} Something unexpected that changes a situation; a hidden factor or trick. Racist and offensive, but commonly used in the past. * /I knew there had to be a nigger in the woodpile, because the man was being much too generous./ *… …
4nigger\ in\ the\ woodpile — n. phr. slang Something unexpected that changes a situation; a hidden factor or trick. Racist and offensive, but commonly used in the past. I knew there had to be a nigger in the woodpile, because the man was being much too generous. When the… …
5nigger in the woodpile — something (as a concealed motive or obscure factor) contrary to appearances in a situation * * * nigger in the woodpile A hidden evil influence • • • Main Entry: ↑nigger …
6a nigger in the woodpile — ► a nigger in the woodpile dated a hidden cause of trouble. Main Entry: ↑nigger …
7nigger in the woodpile — noun A hidden or suspicious influence or motive …
8Nigger in the woodpile — hidden snag …
9nigger in the woodpile — Australian Slang hidden snag …
10nigger — ► NOUN offensive ▪ a black person. ● a nigger in the woodpile Cf. ↑a nigger in the woodpile USAGE The word nigger has had strong offensive connotations since the 17th century. Recently, however, it has begun to be used by black people as a mildly …
