Cajun

noun, adj — 4 senses

Cajun

noun

/ˈkeɪ.d͡ʒən/

Etymology An Anglicization of the Acadian French Cadien (itself an aphetic form of Acadien (“Acadian”)), reflecting the palatalization of /dj/ to /d͡ʒ/ in the Acadian dialect.

A member of the ethnic group descending from Acadia, primarily French-speaking Catholic and living in Southern Louisiana and Maine.

Dated, Ethnic, Slur Any uneducated, poor Francophone in French Louisiana.

Damn Cajuns! They're all a bunch of lazy coonasses!

Cajun

adj

Etymology An Anglicization of the Acadian French Cadien (itself an aphetic form of Acadien (“Acadian”)), reflecting the palatalization of /dj/ to /d͡ʒ/ in the Acadian dialect.

Relating to the Cajun people or their culture.

Of spicy food prepared in the style of the Cajun cuisine.

Derived terms: Cajun Creole, Cajun flamingo, Cajun French, Cajun accordion

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