Entity: NIGGA
Nigga is a slang term that originated as a dialect form of the word 'nigger', an ethnic slur against black people. Today, it is primarily used by African-Americans in a non-pejorative sense to refer to another person or themselves in a neutral or friendly manner.
Nigga
Etymology
Nigga began as a dialect form of the word 'nigger', an ethnic slur against black people.
Definition
Nigga is a slang term used mainly among African Americans and other minorities in a neutral or familiar way to refer to or address a Black person.
Historical Context
The word 'nigga' has a complex history, originating from the Latin adjective 'niger', meaning 'black'. It has been reappropriated by African-Americans to be used in a non-pejorative sense.
Cultural Significance
Today, 'nigga' is used by African-Americans as a slang term to refer to another person or themselves in a neutral or friendly manner, reflecting a shift in its meaning and usage.
Related Concepts
Other related concepts include 'nigger', the original ethnic slur, and the ongoing debate around the reappropriation and use of such terms in modern society.
See Also
A term used among African Americans and other minorities in a neutral or familiar way to refer to or address a Black person.