side nigga

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Meaning · English

A man who is secretly dating a woman who is already in a more serious relationship.

Register: derogatory, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Kelly is secretly dating two side niggas, while her boyfriend Tyrone thinks she is faithful to him.

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 “side nigga” mean?

A man who is secretly dating a woman who is already in a more serious relationship.

Is “side nigga” formal or informal?

side nigga is generally derogatory, slang.