injun

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Meaning · English

A Native American.

Register: offensive, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

We'll kill ourselves an injun, and maybe two or three!

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 “injun” mean?

A Native American.

Is “injun” formal or informal?

injun is generally offensive, slang.