Cajun

See also: cajun

English

Alternative forms
  • Cajin, Cadjin, Cagin (obsolete), Cadien (Louisiana French orthography)

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.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈkeɪdʒən/
  • Rhymes: -eɪdʒən

Noun

Cajun (plural Cajuns)

  1. A member of the ethnic group descending from Acadia, primarily French-speaking and living in Southern Louisiana.
  2. (ethnic slur, dated) Any uneducated poor Francophone in French Louisiana.
    Damn Cajuns! They're all a bunch of lazy coonasses!
    Synonym: coonass

Adjective

Cajun (not comparable)

  1. Relating to the Cajun people or their culture.
  2. Of spicy food prepared in the style of the Cajun cuisine.
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