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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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In other words, despite his knack for creating controversy — see: the N-word debacle, the chair-throwing incident, allegations of ignoring COVID protocols — expect huge crowds to turn out to see Wallen during his two-night stand, Aug. 1-2 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 31 July 2025
The story also highlights Braun’s successful gambit in getting TMZ to not post video of Bieber using the N-word.
—Zoe Guy, Vulture, 25 July 2025
In 2015, leaked recordings revealed Hogan using the N-word while discussing his daughter’s dating life.
—Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 24 July 2025
Hogan was previously embroiled in another scandal when a 2007 recording of him making racist remarks and saying the N-word were made public in 2015.
—Stephanie Guerilus, ABC News, 24 July 2025
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Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 31 July 2025
The story also highlights Braun’s successful gambit in getting TMZ to not post video of Bieber using the N-word.
—Zoe Guy, Vulture, 25 July 2025
In 2015, leaked recordings revealed Hogan using the N-word while discussing his daughter’s dating life.
—Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 24 July 2025
Hogan was previously embroiled in another scandal when a 2007 recording of him making racist remarks and saying the N-word were made public in 2015.
—Stephanie Guerilus, ABC News, 24 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for N-word
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“N-word.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/N-word. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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