Burn coal
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Definition
“Burn coal” is derogatory, offensive slang for a non-Black person—usually a woman—who seeks sexual relationships with Black people, usually men.
Quick Facts
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What “burn coal” means
In a sexual or dating context, “burn coal” describes a non-Black person, usually a woman, who seeks sexual relationships with Black people, usually men. The phrase is derogatory and offensive.
Literal meaning
Outside its sexual slang use, “burn coal” can refer literally to burning coal, usually for heat.