흑인 사회 내부에서 친근함이나 유대감을 나타내기 위해 사용되는 호칭이나, 타 인종이 사용할 경우 극히 모욕적이고 인종차별적인 비속어로 간주되는 단어.
A term used primarily in African American Vernacular English (AAVE) as a familiar address among Black people, but considered a highly offensive racial slur when used by non-Black individuals.
예문:
"The lyrics explore how the word nigga has been reclaimed within hip-hop culture."
"Using that term as a non-Black person is widely seen as a racial slur."
"He greeted his long-time friend with the word, reflecting their close bond."