Coon

/kuːn/
noun

Short form of raccoon, a small North American animal known for its cleverness and habit of washing food before eating it.

The gardener was not happy to find the coon had been rummaging through his trash bins.
Visual representation of "coon" - Short form of raccoon, a small North American animal known for its cleverness and habit of washing food before eating it.

Often appears as...

  • catch a coon
  • spot a coon
noun

A derogatory and offensive term used to demean people of African descent.

The racist used the term 'coon' to try and belittle the dignity of the African American man.
Visual representation of "coon" - A derogatory and offensive term used to demean people of African descent.

Often appears as...

  • you dirty coon
  • coon is a racist term

Usage tips

Vulgar, Disapproving

Colloquial

noun

A black and white cat with a bushy tail, also known as Maine Coon.

The coon rests lazily on the rug, purring softly and eyeing the world with indifferent blue eyes.
Visual representation of "coon" - A black and white cat with a bushy tail, also known as Maine Coon.

Often appears as...

  • fluffy coon
  • maine coon
noun

A type of cheese made in Australia.

Would you like some coon with your crackers?
Visual representation of "coon" - A type of cheese made in Australia.

Often appears as...

  • slice of coon
  • coon cheese
noun

Short form of raccoon, a small North American animal known for its cleverness and habit of washing food before eating it.

The gardener was not happy to find the coon had been rummaging through his trash bins.
Visual representation of "coon" - Short form of raccoon, a small North American animal known for its cleverness and habit of washing food before eating it.

Often appears as...

  • catch a coon
  • spot a coon
noun

A derogatory and offensive term used to demean people of African descent.

The racist used the term 'coon' to try and belittle the dignity of the African American man.
Visual representation of "coon" - A derogatory and offensive term used to demean people of African descent.

Often appears as...

  • you dirty coon
  • coon is a racist term

Usage tips

Vulgar, Disapproving

Colloquial

noun

A black and white cat with a bushy tail, also known as Maine Coon.

The coon rests lazily on the rug, purring softly and eyeing the world with indifferent blue eyes.
Visual representation of "coon" - A black and white cat with a bushy tail, also known as Maine Coon.

Often appears as...

  • fluffy coon
  • maine coon
noun

A type of cheese made in Australia.

Would you like some coon with your crackers?
Visual representation of "coon" - A type of cheese made in Australia.

Often appears as...

  • slice of coon
  • coon cheese
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Animal Nickname

Often used affectionately for raccoons, especially by children or in casual speech.

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Look at that sneaky little coon trying to swipe our picnic food!
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Nature Programs

Commonly heard in wildlife documentaries or reading material about North American nature.

Illustration for Nature Programs
The coon, with its bandit-like mask, is a master of nocturnal mischief.
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Animal Nickname

Often used affectionately for raccoons, especially by children or in casual speech.

Illustration for Animal Nickname
Look at that sneaky little coon trying to swipe our picnic food!
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Nature Programs

Commonly heard in wildlife documentaries or reading material about North American nature.

Illustration for Nature Programs
The coon, with its bandit-like mask, is a master of nocturnal mischief.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Animal Nickname

Often used affectionately for raccoons, especially by children or in casual speech.

Illustration for Animal Nickname
Look at that sneaky little coon trying to swipe our picnic food!
LampPro Tip 2/2

Nature Programs

Commonly heard in wildlife documentaries or reading material about North American nature.

Illustration for Nature Programs
The coon, with its bandit-like mask, is a master of nocturnal mischief.
Visual representation of the word "Coon"

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Video examples

Amma Y. Ghartey-Tagoe...

out of boxes and into life. Stories, like Tannie and Henrietta, a husband and wife vaudeville duo in love who become at odds over performing these "coon" minstrel shows while striving for their five-dollar-a-week dream

Video examples

Amma Y. Ghartey-Tagoe...

out of boxes and into life. Stories, like Tannie and Henrietta, a husband and wife vaudeville duo in love who become at odds over performing these "coon" minstrel shows while striving for their five-dollar-a-week dream

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Quote examples

Xzibit

American Musician

I would never be a buffoon or an imbecile or a coon. I'm a strong brother that understands what I mean to this society, where I fit in this society, and how I can change this society.
Portrait of Xzibit

Quote examples

Xzibit

American Musician

I would never be a buffoon or an imbecile or a coon. I'm a strong brother that understands what I mean to this society, where I fit in this society, and how I can change this society.
Portrait of Xzibit
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