Coal burner
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Definition
A derogatory term for a non-Black person, usually a woman, who has sexual relationships with Black people, usually men.
Quick Facts
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Meaning
“Coal burner” is derogatory ethnic and sexual slang for a non-Black person—usually a woman—who has sexual relationships with Black people, usually men.
Usage
The term is a slur and is not a neutral description of interracial sexual relationships. “Coal burner” can also refer to a mechanical device that burns pulverized coal, so the surrounding context determines which meaning is intended.