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  • The term nigger is now probably the most offensive word in English. Its degree of offensiveness has increased markedly in recent years, although it has been used in a derogatory manner since at least the Revolutionary War. The senses labeled Extremely Disparaging and Offensive represent meanings that are deeply insulting and are used when the speaker deliberately wishes to cause great offense. It is so profoundly offensive that a euphemism has developed for those occasions when the word itself must be discussed, as in court or in a newspaper editorial: “the N-word .”

  • an extremely offensive word for a black person

  • an extremely offensive word for a black person

  • What a non-black person says when he wants to get jumped by black people.

    Derogatory word used to insult african-americans.

    Originally, “nigger” was a derogatory variant derivative of the Latin term “Negro” meaning black in color.

    However, more recently, the cultural meaning has evolved to mean (amongst blacks and whites….derogatorily) a lazy, uneducated person, (of color). etc.

    A group of criminals, thugs, and underachievers who blame white people for the source of all their problems.

  • A member of a class or group of people who are systematically subjected to discrimination and unfair treatment

  • A very offensive word for a black person

  • In the English language, the word nigger is an ethnic slur typically directed at black people, especially African Americans.

What We're Adding

N.I.G.G.E.R. - Naturally Intelligent, Gifted, Generous, Extraordinary Race

Expanded definition:

NATURALLY - Inherently possessing intelligence and capability from birth

INTELLIGENT - Brilliant minds across every field: science, medicine, law, education, technology, and innovation

GIFTED - Extraordinary talents in arts, music, athletics, culture, and creative expression

GENEROUS - A spirit of giving, community, and uplifting others even in the face of adversity

EXTRAORDINARY - Demonstrating resilience, strength, and excellence despite centuries of oppression

RACE - A distinctive, unique, and powerful people with rich heritage and boundless potential

The biggest mistake people make when it comes to power, is thinking they don’t have any.

— Alice Walker