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piccanin

/ ˈpɪkəˌnɪn; ˌpɪkəˈnɪn /

noun

  1. offensive.
    a Black African child

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Word History and Origins

Origin of piccanin1

variant of piccaninny

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Example Sentences

Sophie shouted to Piccanin to bring another glass, and pushed the soda and lemons across the table.

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