Phrases
the N-word
or less commonly the n-word
—used euphemistically to refer to the word nigger
A suburban Philadelphia school expelled "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" from its curriculum over the book's overuse of the N-word.—
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The BBC‘s executive complaints unit (ECU) has ruled that failing to censor the N-word during the BAFTAs broadcast in February was indeed a breach of editorial standards, according to Variety.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 8 Apr. 2026
The N-word debacle totally overshadowed the BAFTAs.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2026
Michael Lincoln-McCreight, who gained notoriety for yelling the N-word at a Black 7-Eleven employee in a video that went viral on Tik-Tok, is in trouble again.
—Norine Dworkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026
According to the lawsuit, Romain was also subject to use of the N-word consistently.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2026
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Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 8 Apr. 2026
The N-word debacle totally overshadowed the BAFTAs.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2026
Michael Lincoln-McCreight, who gained notoriety for yelling the N-word at a Black 7-Eleven employee in a video that went viral on Tik-Tok, is in trouble again.
—Norine Dworkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026
According to the lawsuit, Romain was also subject to use of the N-word consistently.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2026
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“N-word.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/N-word. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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