Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

burn coal

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.21 in modern English

Syllables
burn -coal
IPA
12
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

Of a nonblack person, usually a woman, to seek sexual relationships with black people, usually men.

Derogatory; Offensive; Slang

verb

To burn coal, usually for heat.

Example Sentences

Etymology

First use appears c. 1946. See cite below.

Usage

Inflected Forms

burns coal (present, singular) burning coal (participle, present) burned coal (participle, past) burned coal (past) burnt coal (participle, past) burnt coal (past) burn the coal (alternative)

Phrases

coal burner burn the coal, pay the toll

Frequently Paired Words

burn the coal, pay the toll

Questions

What does burn coal mean?
Of a nonblack person, usually a woman, to seek sexual relationships with black people, usually men.
Where does burn coal come from?
First use appears c. 1946. See cite below.

How to pronounce burn coal

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