nounπShare(racial slur) A black person.racecursepersonlanguagehumanwordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA raccoon."A coon rummaged through our garbage cans last night, scattering trash everywhere. "animalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA member of a colourfully dressed dance troupe in Cape Town during New Year celebrations."The coon danced energetically during the Cape Town New Year celebrations. "culturefestivaltraditiondanceentertainmentgroupChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA coonass; a white Acadian French person who lives in the swamps.personraceculturelanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sly fellow."He's a clever coon; he always finds a way to get the best deals at the market. "personcharacterhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA black person who "plays the coon"; that is, who plays the dated stereotype of a black fool for an audience, particularly including Caucasians."Some critics argued that the character's exaggerated mannerisms and speech made him a coon, perpetuating harmful stereotypes. "raceculturelanguagepersonhistoryhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hunt raccoons."Every autumn, my grandfather would coon in the woods behind his house, hoping to catch a few raccoons for their pelts. "animalnaturesportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo traverse by crawling, as a ledge.""The rock climbers had to coon across the narrow ledge to reach the next handhold." "actionwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo crawl while straddling, especially in crossing a creek."To avoid getting her shoes wet, the child began to coon across the shallow stream. "actionnatureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(Georgia (US)) To fish by noodling, by feeling for large fish in underwater holes.""Down in the river, old Jed used to coon for catfish, reaching into the muddy banks where they liked to hide." "fishsportactionanimalnatureagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of an African American) To play the dated stereotype of a black fool for an audience, particularly including Caucasians.cultureraceentertainmentlanguagehistorysocietyattitudewordcommunicationhumanpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading