Definitions

1. noun

a raccoon, especially a young one

“A family of raccoons, including two coon kits, moved into the neighborhood.”

2. noun

a term used to refer to a person, especially African Americans, in a derogatory manner

“The use of the word ‘coon’ to refer to African Americans was a racist slur.”

3. noun

a type of raccoon dog

“The coon is a popular breed of dog in Japan.”

4. verb

to search for or steal food, especially in a sly or dishonest manner

“The raccoon cooned around the campsite, looking for scraps to eat.”

5. verb

to talk or speak foolishly or nonsense

“Stop cooning on and tell us what you really mean.”

6. verb

to be or become a coon, especially in a derogatory manner

“The word is considered so derogatory that it’s best not to coon.”