English · Slang Attested

nigga nod

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

An affectionate nod of respect shared between two black people, which goes down-up-down instead of up-down-up.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

cử chỉ kính trọng giữa người da đen

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Inside the room were three African American males sitting, waiting, and thumbing through various magazines. They looked up at me briefly without saying a single word before resuming their reads. I didn't get a hello, a how you doing, a what's up, or what's happening. Not so much as a nigga's nod. So

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 “nigga nod” mean?

An affectionate nod of respect shared between two black people, which goes down-up-down instead of up-down-up.

Is “nigga nod” formal or informal?

nigga nod is generally slang.

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