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a coon's age

An exceptionally long period of time. Based on the folk belief that raccoons (shortened colloquially to "coons") had a longer-than-average lifespan. Primarily heard in US, South Africa. It will take a coon's age to get all this work finished! I haven't been on a vacation in a coon's age.

See also: age

ace boom-boom

One's close friend. Oh, I'm sure he invited Dave—that's his ace boom-boom.

See also: ace

ace boon-coon

A reclaimed term in the black community for one's close friend. However, it is potentially offensive due to "coon" being a racial slur. Oh, I'm sure he invited Dave—that's his ace boon-coon.

See also: ace

coon eye(s)

1. Discoloration in the area surrounding the eye(s) due to an accumulation of blood, as caused by periorbital ecchymosis (i.e., "black eye(s)"). A colloquial shortening of "raccoon eyes," likened to the black patches around the eyes of a raccoon. He had a pretty bad coon eye after the bully punched him in the face. I had coon eyes for several days after my car accident.

2. A discoloration immediately around—and especially under—the eye(s) due to the smearing of dark-colored makeup. A colloquial shortening of "raccoon eyes," likened to the black patches around the eyes of a raccoon. She wouldn't have such a problem with coon eyes if she didn't wear so much makeup to begin with! Whenever I cry, it causes my makeup to run and give me coon eyes.

3. A discoloration immediately around—and especially under—the eye(s) due to prolonged fatigue or lack of sleep. A colloquial shortening of "raccoon eyes," likened to the black patches around the eyes of a raccoon. I must not sleep very soundly because I always have these coon eyes when I wake up.

for a coon's age

For an exceptionally long period of time. Based on the folk belief that raccoons (shortened colloquially to "coons") have a longer-than-average lifespan. I could work on this project for a coon's age, and I still wouldn't get it all done! I haven't been on a vacation for a coon's age.

See also: age

gone coon

slang, obsolete Any person or thing that is in a position of certain death, failure, or ruin. From the image of a raccoon (commonly shortened to "coon") being hunted for its fur. Primarily heard in US. He said his business would be a gone coon if the bank doesn't approve his loan.

in a coon's age

In an exceptionally long period of time. Based on the folk belief that raccoons (shortened colloquially to "coons") have a longer-than-average lifespan. Primarily heard in US, South Africa. I haven't seen you in a coon's age! How have you been? I haven't been on a vacation in a coon's age.

See also: age

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

in a coon's age

and in a month of Sundays

Rur. in a very long time. (The coon is a raccoon.) How are you? I haven't seen you in a coon's age. I haven't had a piece of apple pie this good in a coon's age.

See also: age

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

coon's age

Also, a dog's age. A very long time, as in I haven't seen Sam in a coon's age, or It's been a dog's age since I went to the ballpark. The first phrase rests on the mistaken idea that raccoons ("coons") live a long time. The variant may reflect a similar assumption but the true origin is not known. [c. 1835] Also see donkey's years.

See also: age

gone coon, a

Also, a gone goose. A person in a hopeless situation, one who is doomed; a dead duck. For example, When he passed me, I knew I was a gone goose. These terms have survived such synonyms as gone chick, gone beaver, gone horse, and gone gander. Stephen Crane used the first in The Red Badge of Courage (1894): "I'm a gone coon this first time." [Slang; early 1800s]

for (or in) a coon's age

a very long time. North American informal

1951 William Styron Lie Down in Darkness I haven't seen him in a coon's age.

See also: age

a gone coon

a person or thing in desperate straits or as good as dead. US informal

Coon in these idioms is an informal abbreviation of raccoon . Raccoons were hunted for their fur, and a gone coon was one that had been cornered so that it could not escape.

ace boom-boom

and ace boon-coon

n. one’s good and loyal friend. (Black. Ace boon-coon is not as common as the first entry and is objected to because of coon.) Hey girlfriend, you are my ace boom-boom. Where is my old ace boon-coon, bro?

See also: ace

ace boon-coon

verb

See ace boom-boom

See also: ace

McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

coon's age, a

A long time. An American expression from the first half of the nineteenth century, it is based on the mistaken idea that raccoons (or “coons”) are long-lived. They are not, but their fur, widely used from colonial times, is sturdy and long-lasting. An early example appears in black dialect in Southern Sketches (1860): “This child haint had much money in a coon’s age.”

The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer

See also:

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References in periodicals archive

The bench show for coon dogs at 7:00 Saturday evening is a highlight of the "chase." This judged segment involves the owner/person in charge walking his or her dog, displaying its features on a bench, and choosing the winners of certain categories.

103rd annual 'Fox Chase' starts Friday

It is believed that Wolfhard will portray the son to Coon's character.

Ghostbusters sequel casts Stranger Things star Finn Wolfhard and Carrie Coon; Ghostbusters is getting a sequel from Jason Reitman and now it sounds like we have some cast members

The property, in the southwest quadrant of Highways 610 and 47, had previously been owned by Forest Lake-based Gaughan Cos., according to Coon Rapids Economic Development Coordinator Matt Brown.

Affordable apartments planned for Coon Rapids

In August Coon was accepted into the Foreign Service.

HUMANIST PROFILE

When Coon contacted Seterus, a representative allegedly told her to ignore the cure notice and not make any further payments until her application to assume the loan was completed.

EDVA: Widow's foreclosure claims don't show breach of contract

In addition to Henig and Coon, other new faces joining the show are Natalie Paul and Hannah Gross.

'The Sinner' Season 2 Adds Elisha Henig

Shortly before World War I began in 1914, coon songs had more or less disappeared from Tin Pan Alley.

A break in the color barrier: African Americans and World War I sheet music

"(My costume) changes, it grows every year," Coon said.

Festive tradition

Japan's Foreign Ministry said Coon visited the site of the former POW camp in Kosaka next to a now defunct copper mine where he was put to forced labor.

WWII vet gets long-overdue medals

Small Business Administration cited Coon and Herrin's combination of business savvy, enticing employee perks, customer service and well-organized books.

Young's gear: from drivetrains to distinction: owners Doug Coon and Justin Herrin, SBA Small Business Persons of the Year

One night, as Coon watched and whimpered, the slave driver cat-hauled Juby, dragging a clawing tomcat across Juby's bare back.

Juby and the Slave Dog

The bills haven't been considered on the floor of Congress yet, Coon said, but they've received wide bipartisan support.

Lawmakers join fight for online sales tax collection

The new report, Coon said, suggests that embryonic stem cells and iPS cells are quite similar.

Critical similarity found between two types of do-it-all stem cells

San Diego chancellor Rodrigo Valdivia confirmed to NCR that Coon "did request remission of her censure to Bishop [Robert] Brom" of San Diego.

Woman deacon recants, seeks reunion with church

WASHINGTON: They became good buddies during the war, the young American soldier and his invaluable Iraqi translator, an easygoing guy who could spot dangers in the shadows and calm jittery nerves in the streets.AaWhen it was time to go home, Joey Coon, then an Army National Guard sergeant, set up an e-mail account for his translator, Bandar Hasan.

A soldier's fight to bring an Iraqi translator to America

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释义	coon Note: This page may contain content that is offensive or inappropriate for some readers. a coon's age An exceptionally long period of time. Based on the folk belief that raccoons (shortened colloquially to "coons") had a longer-than-average lifespan. Primarily heard in US, South Africa. It will take a coon's age to get all this work finished! I haven't been on a vacation in a coon's age. See also: age ace boom-boom One's close friend. Oh, I'm sure he invited Dave—that's his ace boom-boom. See also: ace ace boon-coon A reclaimed term in the black community for one's close friend. However, it is potentially offensive due to "coon" being a racial slur. Oh, I'm sure he invited Dave—that's his ace boon-coon. See also: ace coon eye(s) 1. Discoloration in the area surrounding the eye(s) due to an accumulation of blood, as caused by periorbital ecchymosis (i.e., "black eye(s)"). A colloquial shortening of "raccoon eyes," likened to the black patches around the eyes of a raccoon. He had a pretty bad coon eye after the bully punched him in the face. I had coon eyes for several days after my car accident. 2. A discoloration immediately around—and especially under—the eye(s) due to the smearing of dark-colored makeup. A colloquial shortening of "raccoon eyes," likened to the black patches around the eyes of a raccoon. She wouldn't have such a problem with coon eyes if she didn't wear so much makeup to begin with! Whenever I cry, it causes my makeup to run and give me coon eyes. 3. A discoloration immediately around—and especially under—the eye(s) due to prolonged fatigue or lack of sleep. A colloquial shortening of "raccoon eyes," likened to the black patches around the eyes of a raccoon. I must not sleep very soundly because I always have these coon eyes when I wake up. See also: coon for a coon's age For an exceptionally long period of time. Based on the folk belief that raccoons (shortened colloquially to "coons") have a longer-than-average lifespan. I could work on this project for a coon's age, and I still wouldn't get it all done! I haven't been on a vacation for a coon's age. See also: age gone coon slang, obsolete Any person or thing that is in a position of certain death, failure, or ruin. From the image of a raccoon (commonly shortened to "coon") being hunted for its fur. Primarily heard in US. He said his business would be a gone coon if the bank doesn't approve his loan. See also: coon, gone in a coon's age In an exceptionally long period of time. Based on the folk belief that raccoons (shortened colloquially to "coons") have a longer-than-average lifespan. Primarily heard in US, South Africa. I haven't seen you in a coon's age! How have you been? I haven't been on a vacation in a coon's age. See also: age Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. in a coon's age and in a month of Sundays Rur. in a very long time. (The coon is a raccoon.) How are you? I haven't seen you in a coon's age. I haven't had a piece of apple pie this good in a coon's age. See also: age McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. coon's age Also, a dog's age. A very long time, as in I haven't seen Sam in a coon's age, or It's been a dog's age since I went to the ballpark. The first phrase rests on the mistaken idea that raccoons ("coons") live a long time. The variant may reflect a similar assumption but the true origin is not known. [c. 1835] Also see donkey's years. See also: age gone coon, a Also, a gone goose. A person in a hopeless situation, one who is doomed; a dead duck. For example, When he passed me, I knew I was a gone goose. These terms have survived such synonyms as gone chick, gone beaver, gone horse, and gone gander. Stephen Crane used the first in The Red Badge of Courage (1894): "I'm a gone coon this first time." [Slang; early 1800s] See also: gone The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. for (or in) a coon's age a very long time. North American informal 1951 William Styron Lie Down in Darkness I haven't seen him in a coon's age. See also: age a gone coon a person or thing in desperate straits or as good as dead. US informal Coon in these idioms is an informal abbreviation of raccoon . Raccoons were hunted for their fur, and a gone coon was one that had been cornered so that it could not escape. See also: coon, gone Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary ace boom-boom and ace boon-coon n. one’s good and loyal friend. (Black. Ace boon-coon is not as common as the first entry and is objected to because of coon.) Hey girlfriend, you are my ace boom-boom. Where is my old ace boon-coon, bro? See also: ace ace boon-coon verb See ace boom-boom See also: ace McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions coon's age, a A long time. An American expression from the first half of the nineteenth century, it is based on the mistaken idea that raccoons (or “coons”) are long-lived. They are not, but their fur, widely used from colonial times, is sturdy and long-lasting. An early example appears in black dialect in Southern Sketches (1860): “This child haint had much money in a coon’s age.” The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer See also: a coon's age coon's age coon's age, a in a coon's age raccoon for a coon's age a whale of a in donkeys the bigger they are, the harder they fall bigger they come, the harder they fall, the References in periodicals archive The bench show for coon dogs at 7:00 Saturday evening is a highlight of the "chase." This judged segment involves the owner/person in charge walking his or her dog, displaying its features on a bench, and choosing the winners of certain categories. 103rd annual 'Fox Chase' starts Friday It is believed that Wolfhard will portray the son to Coon's character. Ghostbusters sequel casts Stranger Things star Finn Wolfhard and Carrie Coon; Ghostbusters is getting a sequel from Jason Reitman and now it sounds like we have some cast members The property, in the southwest quadrant of Highways 610 and 47, had previously been owned by Forest Lake-based Gaughan Cos., according to Coon Rapids Economic Development Coordinator Matt Brown. Affordable apartments planned for Coon Rapids In August Coon was accepted into the Foreign Service. HUMANIST PROFILE When Coon contacted Seterus, a representative allegedly told her to ignore the cure notice and not make any further payments until her application to assume the loan was completed. EDVA: Widow's foreclosure claims don't show breach of contract In addition to Henig and Coon, other new faces joining the show are Natalie Paul and Hannah Gross. 'The Sinner' Season 2 Adds Elisha Henig Shortly before World War I began in 1914, coon songs had more or less disappeared from Tin Pan Alley. A break in the color barrier: African Americans and World War I sheet music "(My costume) changes, it grows every year," Coon said. Festive tradition Japan's Foreign Ministry said Coon visited the site of the former POW camp in Kosaka next to a now defunct copper mine where he was put to forced labor. WWII vet gets long-overdue medals Small Business Administration cited Coon and Herrin's combination of business savvy, enticing employee perks, customer service and well-organized books. Young's gear: from drivetrains to distinction: owners Doug Coon and Justin Herrin, SBA Small Business Persons of the Year One night, as Coon watched and whimpered, the slave driver cat-hauled Juby, dragging a clawing tomcat across Juby's bare back. Juby and the Slave Dog The bills haven't been considered on the floor of Congress yet, Coon said, but they've received wide bipartisan support. Lawmakers join fight for online sales tax collection The new report, Coon said, suggests that embryonic stem cells and iPS cells are quite similar. Critical similarity found between two types of do-it-all stem cells San Diego chancellor Rodrigo Valdivia confirmed to NCR that Coon "did request remission of her censure to Bishop [Robert] Brom" of San Diego. Woman deacon recants, seeks reunion with church WASHINGTON: They became good buddies during the war, the young American soldier and his invaluable Iraqi translator, an easygoing guy who could spot dangers in the shadows and calm jittery nerves in the streets.AaWhen it was time to go home, Joey Coon, then an Army National Guard sergeant, set up an e-mail account for his translator, Bandar Hasan. A soldier's fight to bring an Iraqi translator to America
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