nigga
2 synonyms for nigga, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — An informal variant spelling and pronunciation of the slur "nigger," now also used by some Black speakers (especially in African American Vernacular English and hip-hop culture) as a casual, sometimes affectionate, term of address among themselves.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
nigra
jigaboo
Etymology
A dialectal respelling of "nigger" reflecting African American Vernacular English pronunciation, which took on a distinct, partly reclaimed meaning separate from the original slur.
Full origin of nigga →Frequently asked questions
What does “nigga” mean?
The word “nigga” means an informal variant spelling and pronunciation of the slur "nigger," now also used by some Black speakers (especially in African American Vernacular English and hip-hop culture) as a casual, sometimes affectionate, term of address among themselves. In plain terms, a reclaimed variant of a racial slur, used by some Black speakers among themselves but considered off-limits for outsiders to use.
How do you pronounce “nigga”?
“Nigga” is pronounced NIH-guh (/ˈnɪɡə/ in IPA).
How do you use “nigga” in a sentence?
Here is “nigga” used in a sentence: “Used this way, it functions much like "dude" or "man" between close friends within the community that has reclaimed it.”
What part of speech is “nigga”?
“Nigga” is a noun.
Is “nigga” a common word?
“Nigga” is an uncommon word in modern English.
