piccaninny
/ˌpɪkəˈnɪni/
noun
- A now extremely offensive and racist term for a Black child. Avoid using this word.
- Historical texts sometimes contain the offensive word piccaninny, but it is not acceptable today.
- The term piccaninny is considered a racial slur and should never be used.
- Teachers explain that piccaninny is a hurtful word with a racist history.