Injun
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- noun
- /ˈɪn.dʒən/
- Slur
:
indio (ofensivo, arcaico)
- In old western movies, the term Injun was often used to depict Native Americans in a stereotypical manner.
- Ole Injun
- Injun Time
- Injun columns
Examples
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(quiet) Ma, I'm glad to see you being nice to our Injun friend. MA
Fiction book (2001) -
You must be that little Injun girl she was bringing with her.
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A lawyer and a crazy Injun.
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And one night, he and Injun Joe threw back a few too many.
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I'm an honest Injun Indian
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You turned Injun, didn't ya?
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Nat told me this was all Injun country, but big enough so you might never see 'em.
Fiction book (1994) -
"How come you got an Injun partner after all that trouble with the Blackfoot?" Lem asked.
Fiction book (1994) -
"You ought not to tease that Injun, Morg," said his father.
Fiction book (1994) -
Takoda, which was Injun's real name, showed me his room.
Fiction book (2001)
Idioms
- Slur
To promise that what you say is true while being offensive to Native Americans
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word Injun is an old slang spelling of Indian, imitating a casual way people once said 'Indian' in the United States. It was often used in stories and movies to make fun of Native Americans, so today Injun is considered hurtful and disrespectful.