Oil driller
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Definition
An uncommon, derogatory internet term for a non-Black person—usually a white man—who seeks sexual or romantic relationships with Black women.
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Meaning of “oil driller”
“Oil driller” is offensive internet slang for a non-Black person, usually a white man, who seeks sexual or romantic relationships with Black women. The term is used as a racialized insult rather than a neutral description of interracial dating.
Usage and tone
The expression is uncommon and derogatory. It may be directed at a white man in a relationship with a Black woman, including as an accusation of racial disloyalty or as an insult aimed at the relationship.