picaninny
/ˌpɪkəˈnɪni/
noun
- An offensive and racist term for a Black child, historically used to demean and dehumanize Black people. This word is now considered a hateful slur and should not be used.
- The old book contained the offensive word 'picaninny' in its text.
- Historians note that the term 'picaninny' was used in racist caricatures.
- Using the word 'picaninny' is deeply hurtful and unacceptable today.