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 | It has been said that Cajuns are the Jews of Louisiana because of their propensity for commerce and finance. The slur is used by any non-Cajun, Black and White alike. |