Definitions for pickaninny
pick·anin·ny

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. pickaninny, piccaninny, picaninnynoun

   (ethnic slur) offensive term for a Black child

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. pickaninnynoun

   a black child

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1. pickaninny

   "Pickaninny" is a derogatory term historically used to refer to a young black child, particularly in the United States, during a time of racial segregation and systemic racism. The term is considered offensive and racist, perpetuating harmful stereotypes and dehumanizing black individuals. It is important to recognize and avoid the use of such derogatory language in order to promote racial equality and respect.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Pickaninnynoun

   a small child; especially, a negro or mulatto infant

2. Etymology: [Cf. Sp. pequeo little, young.]

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1. Pickaninny

   Pickaninny is a term in English which refers to children of black descent or a racial caricature thereof. It is a pidgin word form, which may be derived from the Portuguese pequenino. In the Creole English of Surinam the word for a child is pikin ningre. The term pickaninny has also been used in the past to describe aboriginal Australians. According to Robin Bernstein who describes the meaning in the context of the United States, the pickaninny is characterized by three qualities: "the figure is always juvenile, always of color, and always resistant if not immune to pain". At one time the word may have been used as a term of affection, but it is now considered derogatory.

Etymology and OriginsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Pickaninny

   From the Spanish pegueno nino, a little child.

Matched Categories

1. • Black
   • Child

Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

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How to pronounce pickaninny?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say pickaninny in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of pickaninny in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of pickaninny in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=pickaninny
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Pickaninny
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pickaninny
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=pickaninny
6. ^ Etymology and Origins
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/54657/pg54657-images.html#:~:text=pickaninny
7. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=pickaninny