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

It’s like the reclamation of queer or the N-word, only much, much sillier.

From Slate

The worst comments were saved for Black men and women, who the officers repeatedly called “savages” or referred to with variations of the N-word.

From Los Angeles Times

“Did you call her the N-word?”

From Los Angeles Times

Cardi B cursed at her, used the N-word and other slurs, called her names, threatened her job, body-shamed her and mocked her career, Ellis said.

From Los Angeles Times

Lawyers asked Deen if she had ever used the N-word, to which Deen replied, “Yes, of course,” later adding, “It’s been a very long time.”

From Los Angeles Times