How to Pronounce "pickaninny"
word
ˈpɪkənɪni
PIK-uh-nin-ee
ˈpɪkənɪni
PIK-uh-nin-ee
Definition
An old slang word used to refer to a Black child, mainly in the US and UK. It is now recognized as highly offensive and racist.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɪkənɪni
British English
ˈpɪkənɪni
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PIK-uh-nin-ee
UK
PIK-uh-nin-ee
Listen in Context
The word pickaninny is now considered extremely offensive.
Please do not use the term pickaninny.
Some old books used the word pickaninny to describe Black children.
I was shocked to see the word pickaninny in that old movie.