niggah

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

Alternative spelling of nigga.

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

The three of us were hanging out rapping in Hamilton projects with some niggahs Pimp had got tight with on Rikers Island.

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).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Pronunciation spelling of nigger, representing African-American Vernacular and US Southern English.

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Sources & notes

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

Common questions

What does “niggah” mean?

Alternative spelling of nigga.

Is “niggah” formal or informal?

niggah is generally offensive.