burn coal

English

Verb

burn coal (third-person singular simple present burns coal, present participle burning coal, simple past and past participle burned coal or burnt coal)

1. (literally) To burn coal, usually for heat.
2. (derogatory, offensive, ethnic slur) Of a non-black person, usually a female, to seek sexual relationships with black people, usually men.

Alternative forms

• burn the coal

Derived terms

• coal burner