a male who is in a limited relationship with someone. The relation ship may involve feelings and spending time together but it is sacred and the lady may already be in a committed and known relationship.
by theMistress November 17, 2014
A man that has either been friend zoned or is trying his hardest to get into a girls pants even though he knows she is into someone else. He will do a specific activity with her all the time but has very little Chance of becoming her man.
Yo, that chick be angry at her side nigga cuz he wouldn't shop with her and she be giving her main nigga problems
by Zoomonster February 05, 2014
Basically a man who wants to be with a female, but can't because she's in a relationship already so all he can do is just flirt, talk and do sexual things with her on the low.
by Jfxk August 28, 2017
Him: who the hell is James
Her: that’s my cousin
The friend: you know damn well that’s your side nigga
Her: that’s my cousin
The friend: you know damn well that’s your side nigga
by Niggalations360 April 05, 2021
A guy a woman's dating in a very limited sense, i.e., a man who's just there "on the side", to fulfil the girl's sexual rather than actual emotional/romantic needs.
by Doc_B May 01, 2015
A male on the side who's purpose is but not limited to free food, paying for hair and nails, pick up and drop off and sometimes sex. Not to be confused with "just a friend" and should never aim for boyfriend status.
by Skwkwks May 22, 2019
When he been the side nigga for so long that once he becomes the main nigga he still think he the side nigga.
I was Alisha side nigga for so long that when I got with Victoria I thought she was playing me as the side nigga and ruin my relationship because I was paranoid. That when I knew I was suffering from side nigga syndrome.
by Jayzuri March 06, 2016