niggas
word · lemma: nigga
Definition
A very sensitive and offensive slang term, originally a racist insult for Black people, but occasionally used within Black communities with a different tone. OUTSIDE those communities, it is considered extremely disrespectful.
Usage & Nuances
EXTREMELY offensive and controversial. Sometimes re-appropriated as slang within Black communities, especially in hip-hop culture, but outsiders should NEVER use it. Usage by non-Black people is almost always unacceptable and can cause severe offense or conflict.
Example Sentences
They call themselves niggas in some songs.
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Do not say niggas if you are not Black.
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The word niggas can be very hurtful.
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Some rappers use niggas to talk about their friends, but that's a special context.
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Those guys greet each other with "What's up, niggas?" but only among themselves.
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Using niggas in public can get you in serious trouble.
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