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injun

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The same transformation of the ending syllables happened with Indian becoming Injun (although that one eventually became offensive, unlike Cajun).

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Quick take

Alternative letter-case form of injun. [(US, slang, offensive) A Native American.]

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of injun gathered in one view.

noun

Alternative letter-case form of injun. [(US, slang, offensive) A Native American.]

noun

(US, slang, offensive) A Native American.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for injun.

noun

Alternative letter-case form of injun. [(US, slang, offensive) A Native American.]

See also: red-man, redskin

noun

(US, slang, offensive) A Native American.

See also: red-man, redskin

Example sentences

1

The same transformation of the ending syllables happened with Indian becoming Injun (although that one eventually became offensive, unlike Cajun).

2

You could go out and have a battle with Injun's or see a lynching but it was 99.9% dust and hard work herding cows.

3

That's about the level of rage people can feel about "nigger", "Injun", "raghead" or whatever you might imagine.

4

And I truly wish him all the success in the world -- Honest Injun.

5

Injun Joe’s death in Tom Sawyer comes to mind.

Quote examples

1

That's about the level of rage people can feel about "nigger", "Injun", "raghead" or whatever you might imagine.

Proper noun examples

1

You could go out and have a battle with Injun's or see a lynching but it was 99.9% dust and hard work herding cows.

2

And I truly wish him all the success in the world -- Honest Injun.

3

Injun Joe’s death in Tom Sawyer comes to mind.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use injun in a sentence?

The same transformation of the ending syllables happened with Indian becoming Injun (although that one eventually became offensive, unlike Cajun).

What does injun mean?

Alternative letter-case form of injun. [(US, slang, offensive) A Native American.]

What part of speech is injun?

injun is commonly used as noun.