Word Noun
coon
n.
countable
C2 Proficiency US /ˈkun/ UK /kˈuːn/ coon UK spelling coon's, coon's
Definition
n.a very offensive and hateful word for a Black person. You should not use this word because it is used to insult and hurt people based on their race.
n.an extremely offensive ethnic slur for a Black person. Highly derogatory in all contexts; its use is socially taboo and intended to dehumanise.
Usage
Highly offensive and derogatory; avoid use except when discussing the term as a linguistic or historical artifact.
Etymology
Clipping of raccoon.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level C2 · Proficiency
Frequency Occasional
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