N-word

Also n word
Or n-word

[en-wurd]

noun

1. a euphemism for the word nigger .

   His use of the highly offensive N-word during a televised broadcast caused outrage.

n-word

noun

1. offensive,  (sometimes capital) a euphemistic way of referring to the word nigger

Usage

See nigger.

Word History and Origins

Origin of n-word¹

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

In Patterson’s debut appearance on Weekend Update, he opened with, “I’ve been here for like 45 minutes now, when are y’all going to let me say the N-word?”

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The boys can be seen throwing punches and heard saying the N-word as they chase Robinson around the lot.

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In 1981, Lee Atwater, the cutthroat GOP strategist, famously explained how a core component of the “Southern Strategy” was using terms like “welfare queen” and states’ rights” as stand-ins for the N-word.

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“I call it the N-word,” the American head of state said in remarks to the nation’s admirals and generals, speaking about a decision to deploy nuclear-powered submarines off the coast of Russia.

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In it, she admits to using the N-word, saying, “Yes, of course,” when asked by Jackson’s lawyer.

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