niggah
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
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.