pickaninny
/ˌpɪkəˈnɪni/
noun
- A now very offensive and racist term for a Black child. Avoid using this word.
- Historical books sometimes contain the offensive word pickaninny, which is hurtful today.
- The term pickaninny is considered a racial slur and should never be used.
- Teachers explain that pickaninny is a racist term that is not acceptable in modern language.