“Eskimo sisters” is a modern slang term that means two women who have been sexually involved with the same man (usually at different times), creating a kind of joking “sisterhood” between them.

Basic meaning

  • The phrase is used to describe women who share a past sexual partner, often framed as “we’re eskimo sisters now” in casual conversation or online.
  • It’s usually meant playfully or humorously among friends, not as a formal or serious label.

How people use it

  • Common in:
    • Group chats, meme culture, and dating stories.
    • Reality TV or forum discussions when two women discover they’ve been with the same guy.
  • Often used as:
    • A joke about “being connected” through a shared ex.
    • A way to lighten what might otherwise be an awkward situation.

Important nuance and sensitivity

  • The word “Eskimo” itself is considered outdated and offensive by many Inuit and other Arctic Indigenous peoples, so a lot of people recommend avoiding the term altogether.
  • More neutral ways to say the same thing:
    • “We’ve both been with the same guy.”
    • “Two women who’ve had the same partner.”

Related slang

  • “Eskimo brothers” is the parallel slang for two men who have been sexually involved with the same woman.
  • Both terms sit in the same casual, sometimes crude, hookup/dating vocabulary and are best avoided in professional or serious contexts.

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