Coons Age Edit Meaning

1.

hickbilly slang used to descibe a long period of time; roughly 8 and a half years

Well tarnation! I havent seen Jethro in a coons age

2.

Normally raccoons normally live roughly 5-6 years in the wild. However once in awhile you will find a big grizzly one that is about 15-16 years old. This my friends, is what you call a "coon's age".

I've had that dog for a coons age, I wouldn't give it up.

See coon, raccoon, coon's age

3.

An unknown amount of time that is guaranteed to be longer than originally estimated to be.

He is taking a coons age to get ready. "or" Its going to be a coons age until that nigga is ready.

See year, decade, century, millenium

4.

American.Deep South

An unknown but substantial period of time, derived from slavery as to the unknown birth dates of slaves.

Jud: "I haven't had steak taste that good for a coons age

See nigger, coon, black, spade, slave, wog, golly, spear chucker, uncle tom