Cajuns
An ethnic group of French-Canadian descent primarily located in Louisiana, USA.
| Term | Origin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Boogalee | May be a corruption of the French slang for "feces." | |
| Boudreaux | Common name among Cajuns. | |
| Coonass | Used against Cajun people of Louisiana. Possibly derived from French Canadian slang conasse meaning a foolish person, or from coon applied to dark-skinned Cajuns. Meaning and offensiveness are disputed within the Cajun community itself. | |
| Swamp Kike | Combination of "swamp" and "kike," used against Cajuns by non-Cajuns. |