nigga

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈnɪɡə/

• Audio (Northern California, US)

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Noun

Singular nigga

Plural niggas

1. (slang) (vulgar) Another way to say nigger; it is often offensive, but is usually less offensive than nigger. It is sometimes used by black people to mean friend.

   Hey, what's up, nigga?

Usage notes

• See usage notes at nigger.