Coon Definition
ko͝on
noun
A raccoon.
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Webster's New World
A black person.
Webster's New World
(informal, chiefly Southern US) A raccoon.
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(informal, South Africa) A person who is a member of a colourfully dressed dancing troupe in Cape Town during New Year celebrations.
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Synonyms:
- spade
- ringtail
- procyon-lotor
- common racoon
- common raccoon
verb
(Southern US, colloquial) To crawl while straddling, especially in crossing a creek.
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(African American Vernacular) For an African American, to play the dated stereotype of a black fool for an audience, particularly including Caucasians.
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(Southern US, colloquial, dated) To steal.
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Other Word Forms of Coon
Noun
Singular:
coon
Plural:
coonsOrigin of Coon
Short for raccoon
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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