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N-word or n-word [ en -wurd ] SHOW IPA
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noun
a euphemism for the word nigger : His use of the highly offensive N-word during a televised broadcast caused outrage. See also C-word , F-word , word (def. 2) .
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Origin of N-word First recorded in 1985â90
Words nearby N-word NW ,
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NWbW ,
NWC ,
NWLB ,
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How to use N-word in a sentence This is acting in every sense of the wordâbringing an unevolved animal to life and making it utterly believable.
She vowed to repay the moneyâno official word, however, on whether she ever did that.
But news of the classes is spread mainly by word of mouth, and participants bring along their friends and families.
Still other people have moved away from the word âdietâ altogether.
Back in Iran, he once got word that the Iranians were going to raid a village where his men were stationed.
Not a word now,â cried Longcluse harshly, extending his hand quickly towards him; âI may do that which can't be undone.
Every word that now fell from the agitated Empress was balm to the affrighted nerves of her daughter.
When we were mounted Mac leaned over and muttered an admonitory word for Piegan's ear alone.
Now for the tempering of the Gudgeons, I leave it to the judgment of the Workman; but a word or two of the polishing of it.
Huxley quotes with satirical gusto Dr. Wace's declaration as to the word "Infidel."
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British Dictionary definitions for N-word
noun
the n-word (sometimes capital) a euphemistic way of referring to the word nigger offensive Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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