Nigger is a pejorative term and common ethnic slur against black people, and is English slang. In denoting “black person”, nigger originated as a variant of the Spanish and Portuguese noun "negro" (meaning black), which was derived from the Latin adjective "niger" (meaning black). The pejorative, racist meaning has been recognized and criticized as such since the nineteenth century, yet remained in general global use until the 1960s and 1970s. In U.S. popular culture and slang, the word nigger remains current usage, yet remains a racist slur. Other related words such as coon and boong originate from Australian-English terms used to describe the native aboriginal people of Australia.
by Jade Greene September 10, 2009
Nigger is a term referring to people who have black or dark skin. This term comes from Latin (niger-a-um) meaning black. Hence Niger River (Black River). This can be used in a derogatory manner to insult black people. However this is the only official racial slur that actually has a definition and meaning concerning the skin color of blacks. This can be used racially and literally, only some people dislike the term for it's uncomfortable and MODERN slur meaning. Some people who do not have dark or black skin are afraid to use this term to describe actual black people because of the hating message it may convey, but blacks are allowed by some unconventional authority to use this term among themselves and use other racial slurs which do not officially concern whites (cracker). This is not technically a racial slur. But anyone can take something so simple and general and be offended by it so sometimes it seems that it is better not to talk at all, lest we offend someone, somehow.
Hey look at that nigger over there! (racially slurred)
This is the Niger River. (technical and literally used)
Negros live in this place. (racially slurred)
This is the Niger River. (technical and literally used)
Negros live in this place. (racially slurred)
by thedefined November 12, 2009
A racist word towards a African Americans/slaves back in the old days. Still used today to offend black people.
Frank: Hey Nigger i saw you steal my wallet
Bonkquesa: Not all black people look the same
Frank: Shut up nigger go back to your plantation*spit*
Bonkquesa: Sorry Massa i'll be a good nigger
Bonkquesa:*gets whipped 20 times and gets put on a dog muzzle and in the sandbox
Bonkquesa: Not all black people look the same
Frank: Shut up nigger go back to your plantation*spit*
Bonkquesa: Sorry Massa i'll be a good nigger
Bonkquesa:*gets whipped 20 times and gets put on a dog muzzle and in the sandbox
by ImUrMassa April 11, 2022
by sardin January 29, 2022
Originally to discourage black people from watching the children show, "Winnie the Pooh". Portraying Tigger, the lovable bouncy character, as a Hispanic Black Tiger who enjoys fried chicken on Sundays. Derived from the Hispanic word, "Negro = Black, Tigger = Tigger", thus, the word Nigger.
by Owner of White Honda April 8, 2009
Often used by friends to let the other friend or friends know that they are being a complete fuck. Also used when angry with the television or video games
"Aaron you are being a dumb nigger right now."
"Catch the ball you stupid nigger."
"I totally shot that nigger before he shot me."
"Catch the ball you stupid nigger."
"I totally shot that nigger before he shot me."
by Buddy the fucking Elf December 9, 2011