nigger in the woodpile

短语

词形变化

niggers in the woodpile 复数 niggers in the woodpile niggers in woodpiles niggers in woodpiles 复数

别名

nigger in the wood pile nigger in the wood-pile

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A hidden motive, influence or factor; a concealed (potential) snag; something suspicious.

    过时 冒犯

词源

First attested in the 1840s.

来源:wiktionary