watermelon felon en · NOUN
Etymology
From 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.
Meanings
- (US, derogatory, ethnic, slang, slur) A black criminal.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| watermelon felons | Number=Plur | lexicographic |