Pickaninny
Extremely offensive slur against Black children. Derived from Portuguese pequenino meaning very small. Used in minstrel shows and racist caricatures to depict Black children as unkempt and animalistic.
| Term | Targets |
|---|---|
| Pickaninny | Blacks |
Extremely offensive slur against Black children. Derived from Portuguese pequenino meaning very small. Used in minstrel shows and racist caricatures to depict Black children as unkempt and animalistic.
| Term | Targets |
|---|---|
| Pickaninny | Blacks |