Uncle Sam’s Pocket Handkerchief (Delaware nickname)
Delaware was nicknamed "Uncle Sam's Pocket Handkerchief" in the 1800s because of the small size of the state. "Uncle Sam's pocket among the peaches (Delaware)" was…
Uncle Scam (Uncle Sam + scam)
"Uncle Scam" (Uncle Sam + scam) is an Uncle Sam nickname used by people who believe that the federal government is deceitful. Although the name "Uncle Sam" dates to 1812, the…
Uncle Sugar (Uncle Sam + sugar daddy)
"Uncle Sugar" means the "United States" (U.S.), taken from the slang names "Uncle Sam" and "sugar daddy." The slang "sugar" means…