Coontown
//ˈkuːntaʊn// name
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Definitions
Proper Noun
- 1 An area mainly populated by black people. US, derogatory, ethnic, offensive, slur
"Calmness and moderation can be typical of White people - in White societies. They have never, nowhere been characteristic of Coontown, which has always chased witches and gang-raped babies."
Synonyms
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More examples"Calmness and moderation can be typical of White people - in White societies. They have never, nowhere been characteristic of Coontown, which has always chased witches and gang-raped babies."
Etymology
From coon + town.
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