n-bomb

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Meaning · English

The word nigger or nigga.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

ALF’s racist N-bomb blooper reel has inspired another member of the 1980s sitcom cast to air an expletive of his own.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “n-bomb” mean?

The word nigger or nigga.

Is “n-bomb” formal or informal?

n-bomb is generally slang.