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coon

/kuːn/

/kun/

Translations

coonnoun

coons

/kuːn/

/kun/

енот

The raccoon was rummaging through the trash.

Енот копался в мусоре.

кун

The coon is a popular breed of cat known for its size and intelligence.

Кун - популярная порода кошек, известная своим размером и интеллектом.

Additional translations

чернокожий

медведь

Synonyms

Procyon lotor

raccoon

washbear

coonverb

cooned

Past Simple

cooned

Past Participle

cooning

Gerund

Synonyms

play the fool

make a fool of

deride

ridicule

mock

coonadjective

more coon

Comp.

most coon

Super.

/kuːn/

/kun/

Used attributively before a noun to denote relation to raccoons or raccoon-hunting.

Definitions

coonnoun

A raccoon, a nocturnal mammal native to North America, known for its distinctive black mask and ringed tail.

The coon rummaged through the trash cans in search of food.

A derogatory term for a black person, considered highly offensive and racist.

The use of the word 'coon' as a racial slur is unacceptable and hurtful.

coonverb

To climb quickly or stealthily like a raccoon, especially up a tree or pole.

The electrician cooned up the pole to repair the line.

(Offensive, intransitive) To behave in an obsequious or stereotypically ‘black’ manner for the amusement of others.

Critics accused the comedian of cooning on stage.

coonadjective

Attributive: relating to raccoons, raccoon fur, or raccoon hunting.

He bought a coon hound and a coon skin cap for the trip.