n. A young black person. slightly racist

Stems from Irish folklore of small, black faries that lived in the hills.
There were a bunch of picaninnies up at the park.
by James Dannelly May 7, 2003
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A little black girl, who sports tight pig tails in every direction, clasped by a rainbow assortment of plastic barrettes. Can be used as a noun or an adjective.
Shooo gir, move yo picaninny head! I'm tryna watch Oprah!
by DuckPlease July 12, 2010
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Someone who is a Pacific Islander. Pineapple is in reference to them being from one of the many Pacific Islands. Picaninny is in reference to them being dark-skinned.
That Pineapple Picaninny is nothing more than an ape wearing clothes.
by bushnest February 23, 2022
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