nigger
nigger — noun
- niggersingular
- niggersplural
1. the most offensive word in English, used deliberately to insult, threaten, or de
the most offensive word in English, used deliberately to insult, threaten, or demean a Black person — rooted in a long history of racist violence and oppression. The word is so unacceptable that people usually refer to it as 'the n-word' instead of saying it aloud.
Reuben heard an older relative describe how being called nigger in the 1960s still hurt years later.
metalinguistic: discusses the word as a historical slur
The teacher explained that nigger is the most offensive racial slur and must never be repeated.
At a school assembly on respectful language, students learned why nigger causes deep hurt in the Black community.
Nila watched a civil rights documentary where white protesters shouted nigger at Black children near a school.
In journalism class, Layla wrote about why news outlets use 'the n-word' instead of printing nigger.
- the n-word
the standard euphemism used in polite conversation and media to refer to the slur without uttering it
- Black person
neutral, respectful term for someone of African descent — the appropriate alternative in any context
文法句型
the word nigger
call someone a nigger
be called a nigger
用法筆記
⚠️ NEVER USE THIS WORD. Nigger is the most offensive racial slur in English, with a violent history tied to slavery, segregation, and racist hate crimes. Even quoting it in a classroom requires careful judgment. In almost all situations, people say 'the n-word' instead. Using nigger — even without racist intent — will cause severe offense, damage relationships, and may lead to social or professional consequences. This dictionary entry exists only for educational reference so that learners recognise the word and understand why it must never be spoken.