burn coal
The phrase "burn coal" can refer to both the literal act of using coal as fuel and an offensive idiom with racial implications.
Definition
B2Energy Production
(technical)To ignite and consume coal as a fuel source for heat or energy.
Example
- Many power plants burn coal to generate electricity.
- In the past, homes would burn coal to stay warm during winter.
C2Offensive Slang
(derogatory, idiomatic, offensive)A derogatory term describing a non-black person, typically a female, seeking romantic or sexual relationships with black individuals.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "burn coal":
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