watermelon felon
watermelon felon · watermelon felons
A black criminalA black criminal.
Meaning
1 senses(US, derogatory, ethnic, slang, slur)A black criminal.
Origin
From watermelon + felon. The term gained prominence online following its use by the fatherFrom watermelon + felon. The term gained prominence online following its use by the father of Austin Metcalf, a white adolescent who was murdered by a black peer. Watermelon is a stereotypical favorite food of black Americans.
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Forms
plural: watermelon felons| Singular | watermelon felon |
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