burn coal
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Meaning · English
Of a nonblack person, usually a woman, to seek sexual relationships with black people, usually men.
Register: derogatory, offensive, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
"Not for you, nigger," she spat at him. "When I left you I was through burning coal."
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “burn coal” mean?
Of a nonblack person, usually a woman, to seek sexual relationships with black people, usually men.
Is “burn coal” formal or informal?
burn coal is generally derogatory, offensive, slang.