Piccaninny

Translation of "piccaninny" into Russian

Noun

/ˌpɪkəˈnɪni/

piccaninny

piccaninnies pl

The term 'piccaninny' is considered offensive and outdated.

Термин 'пиканинни' считается оскорбительным и устаревшим.

Noun

/ˌpɪkəˈnɪni/

Offensive, dated: a black or Aboriginal child; used as a derogatory term.

The columnist was condemned for using the slur "piccaninny" in his article.

Dated, informal: any small child; a baby.

The grandmother doted on the little piccaninny asleep in the cradle.

Proper noun

A geographical feature in Australia bearing the name Piccaninny, such as Piccaninny Creek or Piccaninny Gorge.

We camped near Piccaninny Creek before continuing our trek.