Definitions

1. adjective

a term used to refer to something or someone that is charmingly or quaintly old-fashioned or provincial

“She used the word ‘piccaninny’ to describe the old-fashioned village shop.”

2. noun

an endearing term used to refer to a small child, especially one that is considered to be charmingly old-fashioned or provincial

“He used to call his younger siblings ‘piccaninnies’ to show affection.”