coon meaning and definition

COON noun

Definition of coon (noun)

1. an eccentric or undignified rustic
   • "I'll be a gone coon when the battle starts"
2. (ethnic slur) extremely offensive name for a Black person
   • "only a Black can call another Black a nigga"
   • synonyms: jigaboo, nigga, nigger, nigra, spade
3. North American raccoon
   • synonyms: common raccoon, common racoon, Procyon lotor, ringtail