nigga
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An offensive word for Black people that many find very hurtful
- noun
- /ˈnɪɡə/
- Slur
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[insulto racial (vulgar; a veces usado familiarmente dentro de la comunidad afroamericana)]
- Soon thereafter, Martin told his friend Jeantel, "The nigga is still following me," and noted that he was going to try to lose the strange man by walking home.
- real nigga
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Watch on YouTubeYeah it's late then nigga we can't help that.
- Yeah it's late then nigga we can't help that.
- Look, broke niggas make me throw up.
- Black men no cheat, but niggas ain't shit.
- I'm like so fucking dumb and naive my nigga.
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Examples
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When he said, "That's my nigga," he meant that they were very close friends.
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In certain circles, using the term nigga among Black friends can show familiarity.
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The artist often incorporates the term nigga in his lyrics to express camaraderie.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Nigga comes from an old Latin word niger meaning 'black', and it also gave us the word negro. Over time it became a very offensive word for Black people. Some Black people use it with friends, but for most people and especially anyone outside the Black community it is very hurtful and should not be used.