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coon

/kʊn/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does coon mean?

noun, verb

A raccoon, typically having a black and white coat, or a term used to refer to a person of African American descent in a derogatory manner. In some contexts, to coon can also mean to hunt or catch raccoons.

Example

"The raccoon, also known as a coon, was rummaging through the trash cans."

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