Coontown

//ˈkuːntaʊn// name

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Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 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."

Example

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"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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