coon
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To hunt raccoons.
Register: colloquial
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To traverse by crawling, as a ledge.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To crawl while straddling, especially in crossing a creek.
Register: colloquial
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “coon” mean?
To hunt raccoons.
Is “coon” formal or informal?
coon is generally colloquial.