Coon

/kuːn/

/kun/

Translation of "coon" into Russian

Noun

/kuːn/

/kun/

coon

coons pl

The raccoon was rummaging through the trash.

Енот копался в мусоре.

The coon is a popular breed of cat known for its size and intelligence.

Кун - популярная порода кошек, известная своим размером и интеллектом.

Additional translations

Noun

/kuːn/

/kun/

A raccoon, a nocturnal mammal native to North America, known for its distinctive black mask and ringed tail.

The coon rummaged through the trash cans in search of food.

A derogatory term for a black person, considered highly offensive and racist.

The use of the word 'coon' as a racial slur is unacceptable and hurtful.

Verb

/kuːn/

/kun/

To climb quickly or stealthily like a raccoon, especially up a tree or pole.

The electrician cooned up the pole to repair the line.

(Offensive, intransitive) To behave in an obsequious or stereotypically ‘black’ manner for the amusement of others.

Critics accused the comedian of cooning on stage.

Adjective

/kuːn/

/kun/

Attributive: relating to raccoons, raccoon fur, or raccoon hunting.

He bought a coon hound and a coon skin cap for the trip.