English Explanatory Dictionary

n-word pass

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Alternative form of N-word pass.
noun
  1. A notional pass giving permission for a nonblack person to say the words nigga or nigger without being perceived as racist.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

n-word pass n-word passes

Etymology

From the fact that the word nigga is commonly used in African American Vernacular English, despite being popularly perceived as racist when used by a nonblack individual.

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